The Over Thinking Podcast

The Over Thinking Podcast comes from an unexpected place -- the Canadian Mental Health Association Durham Recovery College Wellness Centre -- and that institutional backing gives it something most overthinking podcasts lack: genuine peer perspectives from people with lived mental health experience. The show features rotating hosts including Crystal, Deandra, Rory, Victoria, Madison, and others, all of whom bring their own stories to the microphone. With 25 episodes released monthly, it is a smaller show, but the format is thoughtful. Each episode pairs a mental health topic with a well-known song title that reflects the theme -- a creative touch that makes the episodes feel curated rather than formulaic. Topics have covered dating with mental health challenges, seasonal affective disorder, chronic illness, neurodivergence, PTSD, and family support systems. Episodes run 22 to 41 minutes and take a recovery-focused approach, emphasizing progress and community rather than clinical perfection. The rotating host format means you get a variety of perspectives and communication styles, which keeps things from feeling repetitive. For overthinkers who want to hear from real people navigating mental health rather than experts prescribing solutions, this show fills an important gap. The community-centered approach makes it feel like sitting in on a support group conversation where everyone is genuinely rooting for each other.