Brain vs Me™
Brain vs Me™ is the podcast for overthinkers, ADHD brains, and anyone who’s ever spiraled over a simple text message. Hosted by author and professional brain battler Joshua Ericson, this show dives into mental health, therapy, ADHD, relationships, burnout, and the chaos of everyday life—all with a dose of humor and self-awareness. If your brain won’t shut up, you’re in the right place. Let’s navigate the mess together.
Podcasting since 2025 • 15 episodes
Brain vs Me™
Latest Episodes
You Don’t Need to Be Fixed
For a long time, Josh believed that being different meant something was wrong with him. Being too sensitive, thinking too much, reacting differently — all of it got framed as damage instead of wiring. In this episode, he explores how easi...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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15:49
Burnout Isn’t Being Tired
Burnout isn’t about being tired — it’s about erosion. In this episode, Josh breaks down what burnout actually feels like once you’re past exhaustion and into numbness. Drawing from years of overwork, content creation, and ignoring his own...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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18:10
The Exhaustion of Performance
Being “on” all the time isn’t confidence — it’s performance. In this episode, Josh talks about the exhaustion that comes from constantly masking, performing, and showing up as a version of yourself you think other people want. From work t...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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13:34
When Reliability Becomes a Role
At some point, being dependable stopped being a choice and started becoming an expectation. In this episode, Josh talks about the hidden cost of being “the reliable one” — the person who holds it together, absorbs stress, and never asks f...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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13:09