Don't Think with Carla Bezanson

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! Follow Carla on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode. Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 28 May 2026

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 YouTube This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode. Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 21 May 2026

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 YouTube This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode. Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 14 May 2026

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, Instagram, and YouTube This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode. Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 7 May 2026

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 YouTube Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 30 April 2026

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 YouTube Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 23 April 2026

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 YouTube Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 16 April 2026

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 YouTube Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 9 April 2026

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 YouTube Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 2 April 2026

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 YouTube Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 26 March 2026

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 why many of you said your favorite part is simply not being a man. Don't Think! Follow Carla on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 12 March 2026

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, and YouTube Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 5 March 2026

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 Think! Follow Carla on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 26 February 2026

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 YouTube Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 19 February 2026

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 YouTube Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 12 February 2026

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 why we ignore red flags in the first place and what finally made me choose better. If you’re tired of repeating the same patterns, this one’s for you. Don't Think! Follow Carla on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 5 February 2026

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 YouTube Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 29 January 2026

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 YouTube Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 22 January 2026

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 YouTube Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 15 January 2026

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 mental habits that make things feel lighter over time. Not healed. Just better. And that’s how we’re doing 2026. Don't Think! Follow Carla on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 8 January 2026

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’s Day episode to remind you you’re not alone, you’re not behind, and you’re definitely not starting 2026 as a new person. Just a slightly wiser one. Don't Think! Follow Carla on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 1 January 2026

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 existential crisis. Don't Think! Follow Carla on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 18 December 2025

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, catastrophic thinking, and why our brains love to lie to us. If your mind is a broken slot machine spitting out intrusive thoughts: welcome home. Don't Think! Follow Carla on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 11 December 2025

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, Instagram, and YouTube Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 4 December 2025

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, and YouTube Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 27 November 2025

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! Follow Carla on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 20 November 2025

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 YouTube Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 13 November 2025

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 YouTube Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 6 November 2025

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 YouTube Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 30 October 2025

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 or shameful. Don't Think! Follow Carla on TikTok and Instagram Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 23 October 2025

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 Instagram Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 16 October 2025

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 year, because like it or not, winter is coming, and we’re scared together. Don't Think! Follow Carla on TikTok and Instagram Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 9 October 2025

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 Instagram Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 2 October 2025

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 brunch dread, drunk-texting an ex) as we look honestly at coping without turning a happy hour into a sad week. Don't Think! Follow Carla on TikTok and Instagram Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 25 September 2025

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 Instagram Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 18 September 2025

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 Instagram Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 11 September 2025

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 Instagram Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 4 September 2025

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 Instagram Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 28 August 2025

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. It’s not just relatable, it’s real. If you’ve ever texted someone a paragraph and then thrown your phone across the room, welcome home. New episodes every Thursday!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 21 August 2025