I find listening to Paul very calming, his approach to the crazy things in life are realistic, relatable and sensible ! He has helped me to slow down and pay attention to the way I treat myself and others! Thank you!

This podcast and Love and Abuse have really helped me more than I can ever even put into words. I’m not one that wants to go to a therapist and talk and have someone ask, How does that make you feel? I know how I feel, I want somebody to help me sort it out and that is what his podcast do. You really saved me last year when I was at the lowest part of my life and I needed to sort my thoughts and I thank you for that

I can’t tell you how much this podcast has given me so much strength and ability to change my mindset. Life changing. So grateful for Paul!!

Annoying voice and incredibly rude discussing how he slammed the door in someones face. I’m not interested in your daily life tuning in for the show not your life.

One of my favorite podcasts! This is one of those rare shows that offers practical tools to help you navigate life’s complexities. I find myself listening to episodes more than once because they’re chock-full of thoughtful guidance that leads to healing and growth. Paul is authentic and isn’t afraid to delve into uncomfortable topics, while speaking with empathy and understanding. He has given me tools to overcome many challenging situations in my life with family, friendships and the relationship with myself. Thank you, Paul! Highly recommend this podcast.

I’m a longtime listener and I love the new format! it was a great day to introduce it!

About 3 years ago I started listening to this podcast. It changed my life. I gained strength I’ve never known… I use to allow anxiety to terrorize me. I still experience anxiety but I am able to manage it differently and better. I am also better able to take responsibility for my part in conflict. Thank you to Paul for this awesome podcast!

I absolutely love this podcast, give me a lot of insights for my morning drive to set up my day in good spirits. Thank you for your advice and your honesty. I enjoy listening to this on the way to work every morning and even at work with my earbud in this show rocks 🙏

THIS IS THE MOST MINDFUL HONEST & HEALTHY WAYS OF BECOMING A BETTER PARTNER IN MY RELATIONSHIPS !!! THIS SHOW IS SO INSPIRATIONAL ASPIRATIONAL CONFIRMATIONAL AND AFFIRMATIONAL TOOL BOX HACKS SKILLS FOR BETTER RELATIONSHIPS WITH OUR SELVES AND OUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS

For years, I found myself always cowering in my marital relationship (& other relationships, to an extent) in the face of verbal challenges, not saying ‘no’ when necessary, or remaining true to my belief system. I constantly second-guessed myself and so remained a stepping block and was constantly walked over & unappreciated. I knew there was more to me & the value that I knew I deserved. After coming across this Podcast about 3 years ago now, my personal growth journey changed dramatically! The content has not only encouraged & empowered me, but also evoked accountability, especially surrounding old coping habit (from childhood & life experiences), as well as blind spots I was unaware of. I am more poised, confident and hopeful than I could have imagined. I have greater courage & balance speaking up &/or advocating for myself. I’m just so grateful for Paul sharing this Podcast and helping his listeners to grasp that despite the hurdles we face, indeed, we are amazing! Listen & challenge yourself to change & growth!

Take note, if you are sensitive to this sort of thing: Paul is wordy. There is no editing for repetitive or redundant or less useful content. In one episode, he even said, “I know I am dancing around…” So it’s a conscious decision. If you don’t mind, as Paul does not, all good. If you have a short commute, or other things to be listened to in your queue, take heed.

Love the tips and Paul your voice is very soothing! You reference your podcasts and programs in your show. It would be great to see links in the show notes to your resources! Thank you!

I really enjoy listening to this podcast and Paul’s insights- sometimes I fall asleep because it’s also relaxing! So clear and helpful I am going thru a beak up after 7 years in a codependent relationship where I am the highly functioning giver - I am sad bc I felt again in my childhood trap it’s time to refocus my energies

I’m at a pivotal place in my development, specifically working toward emotional maturity and a more consistent sense of overall well being. I’m deep into the hard stuff, those issues that have been there for decades. Based on the podcast description I felt like this would be start. I listened to the latest episode while out on my daily walk and found it enjoyable to listen to, easy on the ears, informative and especially personal. The content and delivery resonated with me, so much so, that I became suspicious that he had managed to spy my journals. I’m looking forward to more.

He sounds like my therapist. Very calm and collected.

He has the most original tools for dealing with relationships, heartbreak and life in general. He’s saving my life! Sounds like my Dad and Jeff Goldbloom had a baby!

Your podcast is such an incredible resource for the world. You’re amazing. Thank you!

He demonstrates a tongue thrust (or a lisp) typically produce a distorted “S” sound because his tongue pushes forward between his teeth when talking.

Just a man talking!! No research, no expertise, no experts.

You’re helping me get my life back, no one else has been able to do that not even me!

Your episode on vulnerability was the first step I took in my journey to become a happier person, and it was really refreshing to hear someone be so okay with their insecurities. Thanks for allowing me to relate and remember I’m not alone.

Real and honest podcast… I can’t afford therapy so this is my therapy 💕

Such a gentle, kind and informative podcast.

Great podcast!

Informative and cathartic

Good to have this podcast to provide the much needed support, understanding and validation that can be helpful during the tough times. Depression is a huge battle- sometimes we don’t see the whole picture due to sinking so deeply into our own deep dark hole. I hope 49 yr old RockiV is turning the curve to a softer and more comfortable ride. This is a good podcast but not meant as a substitute for professional help.

This podcast allow me to ask myself the most important question, how can I be the best me. Thank you so much.

I just so happen to be in the darkest season of my 49 years. I do not have the option to leave this realm as I have (grown) children and grandchildren, so I am desperately trying to heal and become a better person for my next 49 years. This podcast makes me feel less alone, less miserable, and maybe even a tiny bit hopeful. A million thanks to everyone involved.

I have found so much clarity and peace listening to this podcast. It has really helped me so much and I want to thank you for making it! It keeps me motivated to keep going and to stop making mountains out of ant hills and to take the mountains one day at a time. Much love!

Paul has helped with through many hard parts of my life, from Suicidal thoughts to helping me through denial in my my. I am 100% sure that Paul has saves so many lives by creating thing podcast. Thank you Paul.

I got so much out of the October 16th episode, it came at the perfect time as I am discovering how who I was told I was in my childhood has effected my self perception today. Great explanation of imposter syndrome!!!! And thank you for keeping this podcast free, so generous and kind of you💗

I’ve really been going thru it lately. Well, most of my life. I’m in my 30s now and just realized that I’m responsible for my own healing. No one is going to heal me but me. I decided to search mental health podcasts and found The Overwhelmed Brain. I just started listening to this podcast two days ago. I’ve been listening to episode after episode since I found it. I know I have a long way to go in my healing but Paul’s episode make me so hopeful and I’ve already learned so much! Purchased his book as well. Thank you Paul for these wonderful episodes. Your podcast is truly a gift and one that I wish I opened YEARS AGO!

I’ve been listening for a while. I don’t want to make this long so all I will say is, some people just have the gift of transformation through their words. Paul’s episodes connect with me on a emotional, mental, and even spiritual level. I am very grateful to have found this podcast.

Great podcast with content that you can immediately apply to your life and mindset. Paul is fun and honest!

Paul’s podcasts feel like he literally made them specifically for me and my situation! His is spot on with so much regarding human interaction and behaviors/feelings and it completely validates what I’m going through. Thank you, Paul!

Paul, a million thank yous ! Exactly what I needed to here as an emotional abuser. I’m holding myself accountable and ready to change for the better and for myself. I’ve been listening to you for the past 3 weeks and have made great progress. My journey is barely beginning. ♥️ a 5 star 🌟 podcast !

Who gets married to someone who is a parent and never expects the children of the parent to visit? It’s ludicrous. discuss parenting issues prior to marriage.Or at least The podcast host could mention having these crucial discussions prior to marriage. They are life altering discussions that shouldn’t happen 10 years down the line.

Paul is funny and he helps me with a lot of problems and I hope you can read this Paul if you can’t I don’t know but if you can make sure you keep doing this stuff cause I love your content.

It is so helpful and love the host, Paul. He just has the amazing voice and great advice.

Thank you Paul for having this pod cast. It has changed my life in so many ways.

Thank you Paul for your podcasts, articles, workbooks etc. Everything you do has helped me immensely. You pulled me out of a severe depression. I can’t thank you enough. I also can’t get enough of your material. It’s like a life line for me. Please stay with us and keep doing what you are doing. It makes such a positive difference in this broken world. I am in the patron program and will keep giving money each month and don’t feel guilty about it! You deserve every penny and more. Just a side note…the coconut keto bars from Munk pack are the best flavor…LOL.

I absolutely love this podcast ! My favorite for sure

I have an anxiety problem and this podcast helps me focus on my inner true feelings and calm down at home so I can analyze my thoughts and feelings on a certain topic. It’s very educational regarding human psychology. I’m also a person who needs podcasts from people with a calming voice and he has a great voice to just listen to and relaxed - I live by myself and hearing a soothing voice is important for me to not feel isolated - thanks !!!

Paul has a way of delivering solid advice in a soothing, reassuring tone, and I appreciate how relatable he is, as he shares a lot from his own experiences. I feel like I could gain and have gained a lot of valuable insight from this podcast series. I did however have to stop listening for a while because every episode is framed in the context of a romantic relationship, even the episodes that do not advertise themselves as such. This is an area I struggle in, and as a single adult in our society I already feel marginalized and invisible, so any benefit I could receive from Paul’s podcasts are immediately negated when he starts talking about how your issue affect your spouse, partner, etc. and vice versa, and he delivers all his advice in a way that suggests we are all dating, partnered, or married. There are many people, myself included, that are not seeking to repair or maintain romantic relationships, just our own behaviors and emotions. We have relationships with family, friends, coworkers, pets, even the corner bodega guy to worry about, and not always wives, husbands, children, domestic partners, etc. This also does a disservice to those who don’t desire or plan to be part of a romantic partnership, an important example being those who are asexual, aromantic, or simply not interested in romantic partnership. I’d like to see a little more inclusivity towards those whose lifestyles deviate from the norm, whether by choice or not.

Just talks in circles, like wasted money on a therapy session. The people really struggling for self help won’t find help in this

I was never taught to feel much self-confidence in myself and why are people are like this, until I started listening to his podcasts.

You have helped me to get on with my life I was stuck in a very bad relationship I wanted but couldn’t fix and also dealing with my own problems with myself I’m very great full because I was seriously lost I’m no longer with my toxic mate and feel so amazing don’t stop your doing amazing work I’ve seen therapist for my issues and got no were since a year ago of listening to your pod cast I’m able to heal do you know how awesome it feels to feel healed man bug cyber hug 😌

I’ve been listening to both your podcasts for over a month now & you’re definitely one of my favorites!! I love the “common sense” approach that you use. I mostly love your soothing but strong voice. (It reminds me a little of John Tesh) I appreciate all the time & transparency you have shown to your audience. I relate to a lot of your upbringing experiences(trauma), because I experienced a lot of your same story. I’m learning a lot about me & how others have treated me. I’ve got a long way to go, but I thank you, & I recommend your show to many!

I found the perfect podcast at the most crucial time for me. I just found it today and can’t stop listening. I’ve never related to so many episodes in a podcast ever and he is really just amazing. I love his approach and if you’re a “stressor outer” about relationships with others and get paranoid about your approach in relationships, this is so for you too! I’m so excited to continue listening.

Relevant for us CPTSD folks. Love the role playing difficult situations & scripts to use when responding to toxic people.