The Bird Brain Podcast
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Rise above it all, stay elevated, create the infinity; Up your You.
The Bird Brain podcast is a fresh take on Mental Health, self awareness, self love, and self reflection delivered in a way that feels more like a conversation with a good friend than a daunting task assigned by a teacher. It's about having a "Bird's eye-view" on very common experiences and using practical tools to shift your mindset to develop a healthier love and appreciation for yourself.
Join host Isaiah as he discusses common topics from relationship dynamics to trauma pulling from his own experiences and expertise to deliver a digestible and impactful experience.
But there's more...
If mental health isn't your thing, there's a horror sub-chapter, the "Night owl" featuring original short horror stories written by Isaiah and narrated by himself and other actors.
Not one to miss.
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As you take a look at your list this year, does your experience match the expectations of it all or does it feel like something may be missing?
Stop what you're doing! My Psychological horror short drops On halloween on youtube and It would mean a great deal if you go subscribe and tune in!! It's genuinely one of my favorite projects I've created so far and excited to share with all my Night Owl and Bird Brain crew! https://youtube.com/@birdbrain8?si=muo3l0Q1JJvYAeb7Also, if you haven't yet, go follow and listen to Asher's music here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2EkAdv5oGonIlVLeUTT0fh?si=lQAKs2quRgmsF19OenkjoQIG:https://www.instagram.com/asheryelo?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Now... Have you ever realized the thread holding certain relationships together is literally an item like a sweater? While it's romanticized, there's also another truth you may not realize about breakups!
This episode started with a simple observation: Two friends stopped going to the gym together.No argument. No blowup. Just silence.That moment made me start paying attention to what men don’t say, why emotional honesty often feels unsafe, and why emotionally mature men are more tolerated than desired. This episode is about the roles we play, the feelings we swallow, and what happens when maturity doesn’t fit the system.Join the Newsletter to stay up to date on: Tips, Workshops, podcasts, coaching, speaking events, merch release! https://birdbrainwellness.activehosted.com/f/1limited 1:1 coaching spots available before the year ends: https://bit.ly/birdbrainwellness
In this episode, we talk about one of the clearest, yet most overlooked signs of how someone truly feels about you: how they consider you.Not what they say.Not the vibe.Not the history.But whether you show up in their thoughts, their plans, and their curiosity.We explore the difference between people who naturally make space for you in their future — the friends who plan with you without hesitation — versus the people you keep planning around, who never once include you back. We also break down the subtle social cues, like being the only one asking questions, initiating conversations, or investing emotional energy that never gets returned.This episode is about clarity. About recognizing where you're genuinely valued and where you're just trying to earn a place.And ultimately, it’s about learning to stop mistaking effort for reciprocity, and letting people’s consideration (or lack of it) tell you the truth.
We praise the idea of having “no expectations” in relationships—calling it freedom, maturity, or spiritual detachment. But is it? Or is it often just emotional avoidance dressed up as wisdom?In this episode, we unpack the myth of “no expectations,” exploring how people still rely on unspoken emotional agreements—loyalty, support, presence, effort—while refusing to name them. We examine why some people reject expectations, not because they are evolved, but because they want love without responsibility, connection without reciprocity, and care without accountability.Join the Newsletter to stay up to date on: Tips, Workshops, podcasts, coaching, speaking events, merch release! https://birdbrainwellness.activehosted.com/f/1limited 1:1 coaching spots available before the year ends: https://bit.ly/birdbrainwellness
We love a villain story. But not the real kind. The kind where someone is pushed, dismissed, shamed, or bullied… and then punished for finally reacting.Inspired by Wicked, today’s episode digs into how society—and sometimes our own families—create villains out of honest, hurting people. We talk about scapegoating, emotional abuse, groupthink, and why the person who speaks up or refuses to play along gets labeled “difficult” or “dangerous.”If you’re returning home for the holidays and already bracing yourself for judgment, gaslighting, or silent side-eye, this one’s for you. Because sometimes the real “wickedness” isn’t who we become… it’s what we’re forced to survive.Let’s talk about the truth behind the villain narrative.Join the Newsletter to stay up to date on: Tips, Workshops, podcasts, coaching, speaking events, merch release! https://birdbrainwellness.activehosted.com/f/1limited 1:1 coaching spots available before the year ends: https://bit.ly/birdbrainwellness
1:1 coaching spots available. click here Let's talk about this concept of happiness. What does it mean to you? How much of your actual peace has it cost? Do you know the difference? Today's episode, I may help you define it while also recognizing what may not be your happiness at all.
After months of emotional exhaustion and blurred boundaries as a mental health coach, Ren takes his first vacation in years to Tokyo — hoping distance will bring clarity. But the quiet he’s been craving quickly turns unsettling when he begins to hear familiar voices in unfamiliar places.What starts as rest becomes a psychological descent through memory, guilt, and identity. As Ren struggles to separate reality from reflection, he realizes the true haunting isn’t what surrounds him — it’s what’s been waiting inside.ECHOES is a psychological horror short written, directed, and performed by Isaiah Frizzelle, exploring burnout, suppressed emotion, and the eerie sound of your own conscience when silence finally finds you.
First! Stop what you're doing! Ash just dropped some new music! Go check it out! Give him a listen/follow : https://open.spotify.com/artist/2EkAdv5oGonIlVLeUTT0fh?si=lQAKs2quRgmsF19OenkjoQIG:https://www.instagram.com/asheryelo?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==So you think you know love? What does it look and feel like to love yourself and others well? What is Identity? What does it look like to be yourself despite all the moments that may challenge or compromise who you thought yourself to be? Grab a pen, grab some paper. And let's do this.
There’s something special about creating with people you love.About watching them grow, hearing the sound of their purpose, and knowing you get to be a part of that story.Asher isn’t just the artist behind the haunting score for ECHOES — he’s family.Doing life with him, building, laughing, working, pushing each other creatively and personally… it’s rare. And I don’t take it for granted.Go follow him. Show him love. Subscribe. Stream his music.Because what he’s creating — it’s not just good, it’s real.Give him a listen/follow : https://open.spotify.com/artist/2EkAdv5oGonIlVLeUTT0fh?si=lQAKs2quRgmsF19OenkjoQIG:https://www.instagram.com/asheryelo?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==
There's something scary that we experience as we are moving through this thing called life. And sometimes we find a monster that we didn't notice initially... In this episode, we explore, express, and unpack a truth about healing: it can be terrifying.
Spooky season is here. So what's your favorite scary movie? Or what's one movie you avoid? Better yet, what ways do you prevent those scary conversations that might actually improve your relationships? Today's episode, I can't wait to share with you what I have in store for what's to come in October, but also reveal the monster in your relationships that's leaving no survivors. Get familiar with Asher :https://open.spotify.com/artist/2EkAdv5oGonIlVLeUTT0fh?si=16247KmJTP2gZNkgit5uAw
It's the thought that counts... because the actions add up. In our interpersonal relationships, small habits can make the difference between peace and parting ways. In this episode, we dive into the psychology behind the tiny actions and daily rituals that shape how we connect, love, and trust. From gestures that quietly build closeness to the subtle habits that erode bonds over time, we explore why we notice patterns more than grand gestures and how that can transform friendships, romance, and family dynamics over time.
Life isn’t always about extremes—it’s not just “I’m struggling” or “I’ve made it.”Sometimes you’re in that in-between space where you’re grateful, connected, and doing well, but also asking big questions: Am I capable of my goals? Are certain relationships aligned? How do I love people well without losing myself?It’s a mix of richness and restlessness—and that space itself is worth talking about because it’s where most people actually live.
We all know what it feels like to be misunderstood, but there’s another layer: sometimes you’re cast as the villain in someone else’s story not because you are one, but because they need you to be. Especially if they’re manipulative, insecure, or trying to avoid accountability.
Have you ever noticed that even though time has passed, the feeling about that person, place, or thing is still present? Today's episode takes a trip down memory lane. There's so much that our minds and bodies are processing. And sometimes our body is already preparing for a date it remembers, for an experience it can't forget.
Some people don’t want a relationship with you; they want a relationship with what you can do for them. They show up in tears, in chaos, in need… but vanish in your joy or need for support/ stability. In this episode, we unpack why people only seem to call when they’re in crisis, the subtle emotional contracts that keep you over-giving, and how to set boundaries that protect your energy without losing your compassion.
My podcast is 7 years old today. I didn’t know what I was building 7 years ago. I just knew I had something to say. Thank you for listening—even before the words made sense. This is for you.
Let’s talk about those quotes that look good on Instagram carousels but fall apart when you actually try to live by them. Today, we’re calling out the ‘deep-sounding’ fluff — with love, of course.
We talk a lot about love-bombing in dating—but what about when it happens in friendships? In this episode, we break down friendship bombing: the intense, all-in energy that seems caring at first but turns out to be another form of emotional manipulation. From instant besties to sudden ghosting, this is still attachment theory at work—just dressed in platonic clothing. If you've ever felt confused, drained, or betrayed by a “too-good-to-be-true” friendship… this one's for you.
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After 3 1/2 years I’m removing myself from this. They will no longer be apart of my life.
Finally someone is talking about this. I am very intuitive and pay attention to people I interact with.
Again - this resonates with the me. I have the book codependent no more - need to read it again. I also have 4 agreements. Thank you so much for your content, it’s extremely valuable to me.
You hit the nail on the head with this one -
Listened to Your episodes all night for days and you have really helped me out in my situation. I’m able to walk away because this person isn’t shoeing up in my life continuously and I keep trying which is showing disrespect for self - I get it now - I can leave and have self respect and leave peacefully and heal myself. It is very painful but I have to look out for me numero uno.