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Magical Overthinkers

Amanda Montell & Studio71
Mental Health
Social Media
Psychology
Celebrity Culture
Cognitive Bias
Narcissism
Digital Age
Burnout
Anxiety
Misinformation
Parasocial Relationships
Layoffs
Social Awkwardness
Gaslighting
Imposter Syndrome
People-Pleasing
Gender Roles
Weddings
Communication
Podcasting

Are you an overthinker? Prone to thought spirals? Do you wonder why, despite living in the "Information Age," life only seems to be making less sense? From extreme celebrity worshippers to people with master’s degrees basing their real-life choices on Mercury’s whereabouts, there seems to be a lot of delulu out there these days. More than ever, in fact. Enter: This relatable, thought-provoking pod... more

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Are you ambitious... or just exhausted? This week, Amanda is joined by award winning journalist and author of The Ambition Penalty, Stefanie O'Connell (@stefanieoconnell), to unpack one of the most misunderstood words in our vocabulary, ambition. The... more

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This week, Amanda is joined by entrepreneur, former supreme court attorney and professional poker player, and author of You Can Just Do Things, Cate Hall, to unpack why starting over feels so terrifying and why it might be the very thing that leads u... more

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Why are we so afraid of getting older? Is it really about wrinkles... or are we actually afraid of losing our purpose, our identity, and the people we love? This week, Amanda is joined by oncologist, bioethicist, and Eat Your Ice Creamauthor Dr. Ezek... more

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Why does failure feel so much bigger than it actually is? This week, Amanda is joined by entrepreneur, author, and leadership coach Jane Marie Chen (@janemarie.chen) to spiral about failure: why we're so terrified of it, why we avoid it at all cos... more

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Recent Guests

Cate Hall
Yale-trained Supreme Court lawyer, turned champion poker player, turned recovering addict, turned biotech founder and CEO; author of You Can Just Do Things
Useful Fictions / Yale (as inferred)
Episode: Overthinking About Starting Over
Ezekiel Emanuel
Oncologist, bioethicist, professor at University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania; NIH
Episode: Overthinking About Aging
Jane Marie Chen
Co-founder of a social enterprise that invented a low-cost portable incubator; leadership coach; author
Embrace (the incubator mission); author of Like a Wave We Break
Episode: Overthinking About Failure
Ashley Oerman
Health reporter and author of Motherfucked: How to Keep Your Mother's Toxic Drama From Ruining Your Life
Author, Motherfucked
Episode: Overthinking About Mommy Issues
Dr. Sara Nasserzadeh
Author, sexuality and relationships expert, PhD in social psychology
Author of Love by Design
Episode: Overthinking About "Healthy" Relationships
Dr. Amir Levine
Columbia-trained psychiatrist and neuroscientist, author of Attached and Secure
Columbia University
Episode: Overthinking About Insecurity
Harini Bhat
Pharmacist turned science educator; host of Today I Learned Science
Today I Learned Science
Episode: Overthinking About Doing Your Own Research
Francesca Hogi
Flirting guru, corporate lawyer turned matchmaker and coach
Dear Franny / francescahogi.com
Episode: Overthinking About Flirting
Dr. Guy Winch
Psychologist and author of Mind Over Grind
Mind Over Grind
Episode: Overthinking About Workaholism

Host

Amanda Montell
Host of Magical Overthinkers; blends personal storytelling with expert interviews on psychology, culture, and modern life.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 1.7k ratings
  • I think this podcast is actually helping me not screw up so much:)

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Lace
    4 months ago
  • personable and chatty but light on info and heavy on ads

    Really personable and chatty, entertaining content, but pretty light on info and SO FULL OF ADS. Get your bag but gosh it feels excessive and maybe I’d feel better about it if there was more research? Idk

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Anonymeanon
    United States6 months ago
  • A relatable and fun podcast

    I feel like if this podcast had an MBTI type it'd be ENFP or INFP

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Laura_hi
    United States6 months ago
  • Blah blah blah

    Minimal content just ads and ramblings. She didn’t get to the subject until halfway through the podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Bodiepuppy
    United States8 months ago
  • Big fan!

    Love the conversations! Makes me feel seen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Delemia
    United Statesa year ago

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Guests are often credible and insightful, offering practical frameworks.
Some listeners feel ads and sponsorships dominate episodes at times, impacting perceived depth.
Listeners appreciate the host's candor and humor, and feel seen with relatable topics.

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Overthinking About Aging
Q: How can we age with dignity and avoid turning aging into a loss of purpose?
By emphasizing social relationships, purposeful activity, and opportunities to contribute, aging can be reframed as a time of continued growth rather than decline.
Overthinking About Aging
Q: Aging is inevitable. Why do people fight it?
The guest explains that fear around cognitive decline and the desire to maintain control drive much of the resistance to aging, while also noting that meaningful engagement and curiosity can mitigate these fears across the lifespan.
Overthinking About Aging
Q: What is an irrational thought spiral that has been plaguing you lately?
The guest describes the ongoing challenge of balancing professional reforms in healthcare with personal reflections on aging, acknowledging both the complexity of systemic issues and the importance of social support in aging well.
Overthinking About Doing Your Own Research
Q: What is an irrational thought spiral that's been living rent free in your head lately?
We discussed the pull of overconfidence and the tendency to assume certainty; the key is to stay curious, question what you read, and be open to updating beliefs when new evidence arises.
Overthinking About Flirting
Q: What is the number one thing people are overthinking and underthinking about flirting?
People overthink by jumping ahead too many steps and worrying about outcomes; they underthink by not reading their own signals and body language, which influence how they are perceived and approached.

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The show centers on thoughtful, conversational explorations of modern life through the lens of psychology, relationships, culture, and technology. Episodes blend research-backed frameworks with personal anecdotes and practical takeaways, often featuring expert guests who illuminate topics like healthy relationships, insecurity, flirting, doom-oriented language, work culture, algorithmic influence, therapy speak, and emotional wellness. A standout strength is its ability to translate academic ideas into approachable guidance, plus the host's candid, humorous style and purposeful sponsorship integrations that aim to keep content actionable for overthinkers navigating the information age.

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1. Cate Hall
2. Ezekiel Emanuel
3. Jane Marie Chen
4. Ashley Oerman
5. Dr. Sara Nasserzadeh
6. Dr. Amir Levine
7. Harini Bhat
8. Francesca Hogi

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