Don't Think with Carla Bezanson
Don’t Think is your weekly overthinking support group disguised as a podcast - hosted by Carla Bezanson, known for spiraling in her car and saying what everyone else is too embarrassed to admit. In short, she’s anxiety personified. This isn’t another polished self help show. It’s brutally honest, darkly funny, and sometimes a little unhinged. From dating anxiety to mental health spirals, Don’t Think turns emotional chaos into catharsis.
Episodes
Getting Out of My Head and Into My Life
In honor of World Mental Health Day, this week we’re talking about fewer thought spirals, trying new hobbies, solo travel and finally enjoying life instead of waiting to feel better. I’m sharing what’s changed for me, the role medication played and why we need to talk about mental health more openly.Don't Think! Follow Carla on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTubeThis episode may contain paid e
FEMININE RAGE
We’re angry, but are we angry enough? This week, I’m tapping into our collective feminine rage- from Taylor Swift’s latest garbage to women’s healthcare, the allegations involving the Cornell Seven and everything else currently pissing us off.Don't Think! Follow Carla on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTubeThis episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services.
Lizzie Borden & Our Obsession With Women Who Kill
Why are women so obsessed with true crime, and why do female killers hit differently? This week, we’re talking Netflix’s wildly fictionalized Lizzie Borden story, the new show Furious, Aileen Wuornos, and the uncomfortable line between empathizing with a woman who kills and actively rooting for her.Don't Think! Follow Carla on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTubeThis episode may contain paid en
AMA Volume 1
This week, I’m answering your questions. We’re talking about what younger you would think of your life now, navigating relationships, making money and side hustles, and the question I’m obviously extremely qualified to answer: how the hell do you stop overthinking?Don't Think! Follow Carla on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTubeThis episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for p
Has the “I hate men” discourse gone too far?
Have you noticed everyone seems to hate men right now? Same. This one’s about why women are so exhausted, where the frustration is actually coming from, and whether the “I hate men” era has gone too far.Don't Think! Follow Carla on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTubeThis episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direc
I Went on a Wellness Retreat and Survived an Earthquake
I went to Costa Rica alone for a wellness retreat in an attempt to relax, heal and make better life choices. Naturally, I spent half the trip convinced I had meningitis, spiralled into panic attacks, killed a centipede and felt guilty about it, and then woke up to an actual earthquake - somehow the one thing I hadn't thought to worry about. This week, I'm talking solo travel, health anxie
Being An Adult Is Trash
Have you ever felt like managing the day-to-day mundane tasks in your life feels like a full time job on top of your existing full time job? Same. This one’s about how being an adult is basically one giant administrative task loop that never ends and how seemingly undifficult tasks can be annoying and anxiety inducing. Don't Think! Follow Carla on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTubeThis e
5 Signs Your “Friend” Might Actually Be Your Op
Do you ever leave an interaction or hangout with a friend and feel deflated, maybe even ask yourself.. wait. Do they even like me? Same. This one’s about the signs that you might be overlooking that could indicate your “friend” might actually not be such a great friend after all. Don't Think! Follow Carla on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTubeThis episode may contain paid endorsements and
You Might Not Be Lazy
Have you ever wondered if what you're feeling is more than just being tired, lazy, or "going through a phase"? Same. This one's about the subtle signs of depression I completely missed, the symptoms nobody talks about, and the things I thought were just part of my personality.Don't Think! Follow Carla on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTubeThis episode may contain paid endorsements and advertis
5 Reasons You Can't Move On
Have you ever wondered why you just can't seem to get over someone, even when you know they're not right for you? Same. This one's about the psychological reasons we stay stuck after heartbreak and what you can actually do to start moving forward.Don't Think! Follow Carla on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTubeThis episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and servic
How I (Slightly) Improved My Mental Health.
Have you ever wanted to improve your mental health but felt too mentally unwell to actually do any of the things that might help? Same. This one’s about the small changes that made me (and might make you) feel slightly better.Don't Think! Follow Carla on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTubeThis episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on th
When Your Brain Turns a Spark Into a Wildfire
Have you ever had a crush on someone you barely knew... and somehow convinced yourself they were the love of your life? Or spent weeks convinced you had a brain tumor, were failing at work, or that one tiny problem was about to ruin everything? Same. This week's episode is about why our brains turn little thoughts into big thoughts.Don't Think! Follow Carla on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTu
people ARE judging you.. so now what
Have you ever stopped yourself from doing something because you were worried about what other people would think? Same. This week’s episode is about why people probably aren’t thinking about you as much as you think, and why it actually doesn’t matter when they are. We talk about negative comments, gossip, “Cringe Mountain,” why confidence comes from exposure instead of self-esteem, and t
Marriage, Kids, And The Fear Of Choosing Wrong
Have you ever realized you were chasing a life you never actually stopped to ask if you wanted? Same. This week we get into timelines, pressure, relationships, career, mental health, whether wanting kids is different than wanting family, and how impossible it can feel to separate what you actually want from what society tells you you’re supposed to want.If you’ve ever felt behind, confuse
There’s No Prize for Suffering / with Alicia McCarvell
Have you ever gotten so used to struggling that you forgot to ask whether things actually have to feel this hard? Same. This week I’m joined by Alicia McCarvell and we talk about ADHD, medication, grief for the years you spent coping, changing your relationship with alcohol, internet criticism, building a life online, and realizing there’s actually no prize for suffering.Don't Think! Foll
Your Attachment Style Isn’t a Life Sentence with Dr. Amir Levine
Have you ever blamed every relationship problem on being anxiously attached and assumed you’re stuck like that forever? Same. This week, I’m talking to Dr. Amir Levine, relationship expert and co-author of Attached and Secure., about attachment styles, anxious and avoidant dynamics, why mixed signals feel addictive, and whether we can actually become more secure.Dr. Amir Levine's MasterCl
Am I Mad?
Have you ever been mad at someone, had a strong reaction and then started questioning whether you were justified or clinically insane? Same. This one features listener stories about reacting strongly to situationships, exes, roommates, and relationships gone wrong, plus input from my producer Daniel and I as we attempt to answer the ancient question: am I mad or am I right?Don't Think! Fo
My Emotional Support Human
Have you ever had a friendship that balances perfectly (because they are normal and you are anxious AF)? Same. My first guest episode featuring my emotional support bestie where we contrast how our different brains work and talk about how differently two brains can experience the exact same experiences. Don't Think! Follow Carla on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTubeThis episode may conta
She Stayed With a Murderer.. And I Kind of Got It
Have you ever stayed after something you swore would be the final straw? same. this one’s about trauma bonds, attachment, denial and the netflix documentary “Should I Marry a Murderer?"Don't Think! Follow Carla on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTubeThis episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct,
OCD and the Never Ending Thought Loops
Have you ever convinced yourself that if you just think about something long enough, you’ll finally land on the “right” answer (but instead just drive yourself insane)? Same. This one’s about OCD, thought loops, intrusive thoughts, mental compulsions, and why trying to figure everything out in your head usually does nothing but ruin your peace.Don't Think! Follow Carla on TikTok,&nbs
The Trial and Error of Fixing Your Mental Health
Have you ever tried everything to feel better and still felt the same? Same. This one’s about medication, side effects, and how frustrating it is to find something that works.Don't Think! Follow Carla on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTubeProduced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-s
Why You’re Never Satisfied (Even When Life Is Good)
Have you ever felt like once you get the promotion, the relationship, the next stage, then you’ll finally be happy? Same. This one’s about why that feeling never actually goes away, and what to do instead.Don't Think! Follow Carla on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTubeProduced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at http
Dating With Anxiety (AKA Hell)
Have you ever felt like dating turns you into a completely different, borderline unstable version of yourself? Same. This one’s about overthinking, anxiety, and figuring out if it’s actually you… or just the person you’re dating.Don't Think! Follow Carla on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTubeProduced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Californi
Chronic Not Enough-ness
Have you ever felt like you’re failing… even when your life is objectively fine? Same. This one’s about why nothing feels like enough and how your brain convinces you otherwise.Don't Think! Follow Carla on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTubeProduced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not
The End of an Era
Have you ever moved out of a place and realized how much of your life happened there? Same. This one’s about closing a chapter, everything I went through in that time, and who I am now because of it.Don't Think! Follow Carla on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTubeProduced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://ar
The Lie of Having Your Life Together
Have you ever thought everyone else has their life together except you? Same. This one’s about realizing that’s a lie.Don't Think! Follow Carla on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTubeProduced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Breakdown at 3AM, Office at 7AM: The Female Experience
Have you ever received a 15 minute voice note from your friend breaking down every detail of a conversation with her ex? Same. This one’s about being a woman-the emotional depth, the spiritual experience that is female friendship, and why women can have a breakdown at 3am and still show up at work looking hot by 7. Plus some of your voice notes about the best parts of womanhood… including
The Five Pound Lie
Have you ever convinced yourself that being five pounds smaller would fix your entire life? Same. This one’s about body dysmorphia, disordered eating tendencies, almond homes, and the illusion that control lives in a smaller body. It’s honest. It’s uncomfortable. And I don’t have it figured out (no different than any other episode).Don't Think! Follow Carla on TikTok, Instagram,
Tell Me Lies, Love Is Blind, and Your Personal Villain
Have you ever dated someone you knew was terrible for you, and looked back thinking what the hell was that? Same. Between Tell Me Lies and Love Is Blind, we’re watching villains in real time and it’s easy to laugh from the couch, but it’s a lot less funny when it’s you. This episode we are talking about the 4 signs you’re dating your personal villain and why it can happen to anyone.Don't
Grieving People Who Are Still Alive
Have you ever lost a friend and realized it hurt in a way a romantic breakup never did? Same. This one’s about chosen family, abandonment, and missing people you’re not sure you’d ever let back in.Don't Think! Follow Carla on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTubeProduced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art1
Is There “The One” or Are We All Settling?
Have you ever wondered if there’s “the one,” or if that’s just something Disney made up to keep us emotionally unstable? Same. This one’s about soulmates, settling, why dating feels like psychological warfare, and how to decide if a relationship is actually good enough to choose forever.Don't Think! Follow Carla on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTubeProduced by Dear MediaSe
RIP to My Terrible Dating Decisions (For Now)
Have you ever ignored red flags because the “chemistry" was good? Same. This episode is about the dating rules I only learned after making genuinely terrible choices. We’re talking about avoiding dating for potential, confusing anxiety and uncertainty for chemistry and compatibility, and fighting to make it work in the part where it should be all rainbows and butterflies. I also get into
The Clock Is Ticking
Have you ever laid in bed at night worrying that time is moving too fast, your parents are getting older, and you’ve already missed your chance to do something meaningful with your life? Same. This one’s about aging, regret, decision paralysis, and learning how to live in the moments we still have.Don't Think! Follow Carla on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTubeProduced by D
Not Everyone Has to Like You (Unfortunately)
Have you ever assumed everyone hates you based on basically nothing? Same. This episode is about caring less what people think, anxious mind reading, and how to stop letting one comment spiral your entire sense of self (or at least try). Don't Think! Follow Carla on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTubeProduced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy
The Long Goodbye
Have you ever known a relationship is unhealthy and never going to get better, yet you still couldn’t walk away? Same. This episode is about when you know it’s time to go, but you can’t seem to make it stick, why that happens, and how it finally becomes possible to walk away for the last time.Don't Think! Follow Carla on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTubeProduced by Dear M
Mentally Stable-ish: A 2026 Reset
Have you ever looked back at last year and thought… how did I survive that? Same.This episode is a 2026 reset. We talk about how bad things got in early 2025, the anxiety spirals, the breakup that took me out, and why running from your life doesn’t actually work. Then we shift into what did help - interrupting negative thoughts, finding good minutes instead of a perfect life, and small me
10 Things 2025 Beat Into Me
Have you ever woken up on New Year’s Day and immediately thought, “No. Absolutely not. I refuse”? Same. This week’s episode is short, chaotic, and honestly.. kind of uplifting? I’m sharing the 10 things 2025 forced me to learn - the lessons I didn’t ask for, didn’t want, but definitely needed. If you’re hungover, emotionally unwell, or allergic to resolutions, this is the perfect New Year
Deck the Halls and Dissociate
Ever get hit with that special holiday blend of joy, grief, nostalgia, and panic the second Mariah Carey starts yelling in a grocery store? Same. This episode is a cozy little hug for anyone who feels weird at Christmas. We’re talking about the nostalgia, the ache, the comparison spiral, and the pressure to recreate childhood magic. Short, emotional, and here to validate your festive exis
Challenging Negative Thoughts (While Having 900 of Them)
Have you ever convinced yourself you’re dying over a totally normal human symptom, only to miraculously recover and then do the same thing a month later? same. This week’s episode is all about challenging negative thoughts - not fixing them, not turning them into sunshine, just interrupting the spiral long enough to feel semi-sane. We’re talking health anxiety, OCD loops, catastrophi
My Imposter Syndrome Has Imposter Syndrome
Ever feel like you’re not good enough even when the evidence says you are? Same. This episode is a chaotic little deep dive into imposter syndrome; from childhood “gifted kid” trauma to career spirals, comparison, and the constant fear that you’ve tricked everyone. If your brain loves convincing you you’re a fraud, you’re in the right place.Don't Think! Follow Carla on TikTok, I
Closure Is a Myth (Sorry)
Have you ever thought you were “over it” and then one dream, one song, one random Instagram story sends you straight back to square one? Same. This one’s about why moving on feels impossible, why “time heals all wounds” is only half true, and what actually helps when you’re stuck ruminating and waiting for closure that never comes.Don't Think! Follow Carla on TikTok, Instagram,
Social Anxiety Is A Full Time Job
Have you ever RSVP’d yes, spent two weeks spiraling about going, overperformed for two hours, then Irish exited without saying goodbye and replayed every interaction in your head all night? same. this one’s about social anxiety before, during, and after the event, overthinking your own personality, drinking to feel “normal,” and why leaving early still counts as showing up.Don't Think! Fo
Having a Boyfriend Is Not In Vogue
Have you ever convinced yourself being single is empowering but still cried because you’re secretly scared you’re unlovable and lonely AF? Same. This one’s about why Vogue says having a boyfriend is embarrassing, the emotional labor gap, and why being alone doesn’t have to mean being lonely.’'Don't Think! Follow Carla on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTubeProduced by Dear M
Is It Good or Bad? (Life)
Have you ever looked around, thought “life is kind of beautiful,” and then immediately wanted to cry? Same. This one’s about the big questions - why we’re here, what it all means, and whether life is actually good, bad, or just both all the time.Don't Think! Follow Carla on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTubeProduced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/priv
The Nashville Breakup (and Other Horror Stories)
Have you ever had a date (or full relationship) so bad it felt supernatural? Same. This one’s about the horrors of modern dating - ghosting, red flags, and true crimes of the heart, plus the Nashville New Year’s Eve breakup story you’ve all been waiting for.Don't Think! Follow Carla on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTubeProduced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/pr
Serotonin? None For Me, Thanks.
Have you ever needed store-bought serotonin because your brain refuses to make its own? Same. This episode dives into what it’s really like to be on (or even consider going on) mental health medication - the stigma, the side effects, and the silence that keeps us all pretending we’re fine. It’s raw, unhinged, and hopefully a reminder that talking about this stuff doesn’t have to be scary
It Was Never That Deep (But It Felt Like It)
Have you ever spiraled so hard you were convinced your world was ending? Same. This one’s about why we suffer, how our brains turn inconvenience into catastrophe, and the peace that comes when you finally accept what is instead of clinging to what you wanted.Don't Think! Follow Carla on TikTok and InstagramProduced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/p
Winter (Scaries) Is Coming
Have you ever felt the existential dread roll in as the days get shorter, darker and colder? Same. This one’s about the seasonal spiral: fall nostalgia, missing every ex you’ve ever had, cuffing season desperation, and the black hole feeling of winter depression. From therapy drives to SAD lamps, I break down why the scaries hit so hard, and the small game-plan we can actually try this ye
Do I Like Him or Do I Hate Myself?
Have you ever found yourself chasing or even dating someone who no one in your life (including you) can understand why you’re with? Same. This one’s about the lies we tell ourselves and the games we play when we’re with the wrong people, and how it usually backfires. Play ego games, win ego prizes. (But hey, I’m not judging) Don't Think! Follow Carla on TikTok and Inst
Happy Hour, Sad Week
Have you ever reached for a drink to shut your brain up - only to wake up with a week long doom cloud? Same. This one’s about anxiety x alcohol; why “two-drink me” feels like a solution, how hangxiety steamrolls your life, and the culture that tells us to celebrate, cope, and date with a glass in hand. I share some spirals of my own plus listener stories (campfire face-plant, Nashville br
Do It Scared
Have you ever let fear stop you from doing something you really wanted? Same. This one’s about doing it scared, pushing through self-doubt, and calling out the lies anxiety tells about who you are.Don't Think! Follow Carla on TikTok and InstagramProduced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/priv
Aww You Miss Him?
Have you ever missed someone you know was bad for you? Same. This one’s about (regrettably) breaking no contact, romanticizing liars, and trying to move on when it feels impossible.Don't Think! Follow Carla on TikTok and InstagramProduced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do
I’m Fine, But Only If You Like Me
If the group chat leaves you on read, do you assume everyone hates you? Same. Let’s talk people-pleasing, “is everyone mad at me” spirals, and the incessant need for validation from others - aka why needing to be liked is the fastest way to lose your mind.Don't Think! Follow Carla on TikTok and InstagramProduced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/priv
Wherever I Go, There I Am
Have you ever booked a trip thinking it would fix everything, only to realize your anxiety packs a suitcase too? Same. This week I’m talking about trying to run away from your problems (spoiler: it doesn’t work), crying in airports, and the life sentence of a brain that never leaves you alone, no matter where you take it.Don't Think! Follow Carla on TikTok and InstagramProduced by Dear Me
Coming Soon! Don't Think with Carla Bezanson 🧠
Don’t Think is your weekly overthinking support group disguised as a podcast - hosted by Carla Bezanson, known for spiraling in her car and saying what everyone else is too embarrassed to admit. In short, she’s anxiety personified. This isn’t another polished self help show. It’s brutally honest, darkly funny, and sometimes a little unhinged. From dating anxiety to mental health spirals,
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