Don't Think with Carla Bezanson

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

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 t

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 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,

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 be

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 y

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 com

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

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

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, we

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 a

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, me

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 ta

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, r

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 st

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 besti

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 Mar

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)? S

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 w

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