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Progress in therapy doesn’t move in straight lines—it loops, stalls, and sometimes backtracks entirely. In this episode, Josh explores the emotional whiplash of doing the work, only to feel like you're starting over again. From breakdowns that feel like failure to breakthroughs that show up disguised as panic, this episode is a brutally honest look at what it means to heal in real time. If you’ve ever left a session thinking, “Shouldn’t I be past this by now?”—this one’s for you.

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Ever feel like you're still functioning but completely numb inside?

This week on Brain vs Me™, we dive into the quiet version of depression—the one that doesn’t look dramatic, but slowly wears you down. It's the kind where your coping skills stop working, joy feels like a distant memory, and getting through the day feels like emotional quicksand.

We talk about:

• What “high-functioning” depression really feels like
• The guilt of not “healing fast enough”
• When even journaling and coffee stop helping
• How small wins still count—even if they feel pointless

If you’ve ever felt exhausted just from existing, this one’s for you.

Let’s stop pretending we’re okay just because we’re still moving.
You’re not failing—you’re surviving. And that matters.

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Ever been praised at work while secretly falling apart?

That surreal moment when someone says, "You're killing it," and all you want to do is cry—because it confirms your worst fear: no one can tell you're drowning.

This episode dives into the high-functioning burnout trap—when professional performance becomes a mask for spiraling mental health. You’re answering emails at midnight. Making self-deprecating jokes about exhaustion so no one asks questions. Piling pressure onto yourself because the world keeps applauding.

We’ll unpack:

• Why praise can feel worse than criticism
• How imposter syndrome feeds burnout
• The danger of becoming “the dependable one” at your own expense
• Why rest isn’t a reward—it’s survival
• What it means to be human in a system that celebrates self-destruction

If you've ever smiled through a meeting and cried in the parking lot—this one's for you.

Come scream into the void with me @thebrainvsme or visit brainvsme.com for more emotionally chaotic honesty.