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The Bird Brain Podcast
by Isaiah Frizzelle
Become a Paid Subscriber: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-birdbrain-podcast/subscribe 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 horr
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s9 ep 32: Are you the villain?
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s9 ep 31 Death by A thousand cuts - Silent severance of relationships
It's never about the spilled milk... Sometimes the relationship has spoiled over time. Relationships - of all kind - exist and expire because of one thing: Repetition. How many times has something come up that wasn't repaired? How many bids for connection dismissed? How many important things...
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Bird Brain s9 ep 30 365: Something isn't adding up
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Bird Brain s9 ep 29 364: Are we man enough for friendship ?
Most people get older, but not everyone grows up. And at some point, I think it’s important to recognize that relational negligence isn’t a biological trait assigned by gender as much as it is a societal disposition that can be taught. When it comes to friendship amongst men, stoicism can be…
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Bird Brain s9 ep 28 363: The dark side of Self awareness
elationships require responsibility and awareness, but are we are of what we are communicating to one another in our connections? What do we expect from others?What do we expect from ourselves?What are we willing to give to others?Self-awareness has some fine print to it.
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Bird Brain s9 Ep 27 362: What's keeping us close?
Sometimes you may feel closer to people than you actually are. It can be disappointing, confusing, and even disheartening. But how do you know the difference?Our interpersonal relationships exist because of the things we consider important: Enjoyment, proximity, love, and desire. But there are...
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BIrd Brain s9 Ep 26 (361): B.Y.O.B
Get your own limited edition 8 year anniversary Tee: https://www.isaiahfrizzelle.com/limit...All relationships require us to show up. But some relationships leave you to do most of the being present for the both of you. But how can you tell?
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Bird Brain s9 EP 25 (360) : The Friendship Test
If I asked you, “Would you be your own friend?” most people would immediately answer “hell yeah!” I’m a great friend! And then proceed to list all the ways they’re dope. Some people would honestly answer “no,” and then the question becomes: “So what do you expect from others that you’d be...
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Bird Brain s9 ep24 (359):The consideration clause
🐦 SHOP THE LIMITED 8-YEAR ANNIVERSARY TEE:https://www.isaiahfrizzelle.com/limit... How do you like to be considered? How do you like to consider others? In today's episode we dissect and unpack the true underbelly of what it takes to actually consider ourselves and other people in relationship.
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Season 9 ep 23 (358): “WE 8” : Bird Brain, Brotherhood & Becoming
Eight years ago, The Bird Brain Podcast started with a microphone, something real to say, and no idea where any of it would lead.Eight years later, I’m celebrating with someone who means a hell of a lot to me—my brother.In this anniversary episode, we sit down for an honest conversation about...
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Season 9 Ep 22 (357): Security Blanket Relationships and the blanket Statements in them.
Everyone asks: Does this friendship make me feel secure? Far fewer people ask: Have I behaved in ways that make my friend feel secure with me? Have I returned? Have I initiated? Have I kept my word? Have I listened? Have I repaired? Have I remained curious about their life when I didn’t need...
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Season 9 Ep 21 (356 ) : Expectations and the expiration of your relationships.
The biggest disappointments in most relationships come from expectations. Not that we have them, but sometimes, there's a massive gap between the truth of our relationships and the hope of what they can be. There's also a gap in how much truth we can show up with.How do you know? How can you...
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Season 9 Ep 20 (355 ) : "We Just Drifted"
People rarely lose relationships in a single moment.They lose them by creating narratives that make their own inaction feel acceptable.“We just drifted apart.”But There's something deeper happening.
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Season 9 Ep 19 (354 ) : Honesty or Harmony? What are your relationships telling you?
We all say we want "honest" connections, but rarely have we taken time to unpack what honesty looks like or how we define it. Especially within ourselves. Follow along on Substack : https://substack.com/@fromthebirdbrain?r=7bqfwq&utm_campaign=profile&utm_medium=profile-page Accepting new clients
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Season 9 Ep 18 (353) : How (under)cooked are your connections?
People want relationships that are microwave safe. Connections that can be heated up when convenient and stored away when they’re not. Warm when needed. Left on ice when not. Accessible, but not demanding. Present, but never requiring mutual sacrifice. Follow on...
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Season 9 Ep 17 (352) : What friendship taught me about love
There’s often this quiet fear around openly loving your friends: being perceived as soft, dependent, emotional, or “too much.”But I think that fear is exactly why so many people feel deeply disconnected while pretending they’re fine. Catch the full read on substack :...
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Bird Brain | S9 E16 (351): I'm Here if you need me vs. What do you need?
There’s a genuine desire many people have to look good and feel good about themselves. But the deepest relationships — the healthiest relationships — require something people often find unattractive:
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Bird Brain | S9 E15 (350): The Self-Exclusion Pattern: Why You Feel Left Out in Your Own Relationships
You say people don’t show up for you… but have you ever asked if you gave them the chance to? In this episode, we unpack the pattern of self-exclusion—what it looks like to constantly show up for others while never creating space for yourself in your own relationships. Because being “low...
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Bird Brain | S9 E14 (349) The Mirror Test - Why Your Relationships Reflect You
You keep saying people don’t show up for you… but have you looked at how you show up for them? In this episode, we break down the uncomfortable truth behind adult friendships and relationships: many of them don’t fail because of conflict—they fail because of a lack of discipline. But also about…
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Bird Brain | S9 E13 (348) The Replacement Test- Would You Be Missed or Replaced?
If you disappeared from someone’s life today… would they feel a loss—or just an adjustment? In this episode, we break down what it actually means to have impact in people’s lives versus simply being present. Because time, proximity, and consistency don’t automatically equal value. This isn’t…
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Bird Brain | S9 E12 (347) -The Passenger Test: How People Drive when you're in their life
Most people don’t realize they’re not moving through life alone. In this episode, we explore what it really means to be a passenger in someone else’s life—and what their “driving” reveals about how they value you. From being left behind at emotional red lights to feeling unsafe in someone’s…
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Bird Brain | S9 E11 (346): Birthday or Burden day?
Today's a special day for me. It's my birthday. And I know a lot of people out there who feel indifferent about this day. Let's talk about it. Let's talk through it. And let's come out on the other side understanding: You are worth celebrating.
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Bird Brain | S9 E10 (345): The Cost of Awareness in relationships
In this episode, we talk about the emotional and relational cost of becoming more aware of yourself, your needs, and the dynamics you participate in.Why do people start calling you “too sensitive” or “too much” when you grow?Why do some relationships feel harder to maintain the more you…
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Bird Brain | S9 E9 (344): You Can’t Binge-Watch Relationships: Why emotional stamina matters more than emotional intention.
People treat relationships like Netflix—disappearing for months or even years and then expecting intimacy to pick up where it left off. But relationships aren’t something you binge—they’re something you build. In this episode, I break down why emotional stamina matters more than emotional desire,...
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Bird Brain | S9 E8(343): What Friendship Should Feel Like at This Age. Emotional Permanence in Adult Relationships
Accepting New 1:1 Clients: www.birdbrainwellness.com Why do so many adult friendships fade—even when the people involved care about each other? In this episode, we dive into what friendship should actually feel like in adulthood and why so many connections fail: it’s not about history, nostalgia,...
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Bird Brain | S9 E7(342): Resentment Isn’t About Them: The Hidden Cost of People-Pleasing
Resentment, people-pleasing, and past hurt—they’re more connected than you think. In this episode, we break down why resentment often isn’t about others, how over-giving can quietly drain you, and why past wounds shouldn’t give anyone a free pass to hurt others. If you’ve ever felt frustrated by...
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Bird Brain Bird Brain | S9 E6(341): Primary Pick: Why they love you until they don't
People don't usually stop loving you all at once. There's no argument. No betrayal. No clear ending. There's just distance. Forgetfulness. Lack of bids, lack of priority. In this episode, we unpack why some people are drawn to your depth, your presence, and your emotional-availability until that...
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Bird Brain | S9E5 (340): Moving in silence or silently sabotaging ?
Accepting new clients committed to self-improvement vs. impermanent solutions. www.birdbrainwellness.com February begins with a shift. Not the kind you announce loudly—but the kind you feel settling into your bones. In this episode, I talk about moving in silence, choosing discernment over...
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Bird Brain | S9E4 (339): Tax Season, But make it Emotional: The self Audit
Accepting new clients www.birdbrainwellness.com This episode is not about fixing your life. It's about taking inventory. In the spirit of audit season, I'm walking through the idea of a self Audit- looking honestly at where our time, care, energy, and Presence are going, and how they're being met.
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Bird Brain | S9E3 (338): Avoidance, Not Expectations, Is Why We’re Lonely.
It's Just information Hoodie now available: https://www.isaiahfrizzelle.com/first-run We’ve been taught that expecting less from people is emotional maturity. But what if that narrative is actually protecting avoidance? In this episode, I unpack the growing cultural tendency to label expectations...
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Bird Brain | S9E2(337): When Self-Awareness becomes a cop out
People can name patterns, explain their trauma, and articulate their inner world with impressive clarity. But insight alone isn't the same as growth. In this episode, we unpack why self-awareness without repair becomes self-narration- a way of explaining behavior without changing it. We explore…
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Bird Brain Bird Brain | S9 E1(336): When Presence is Mistaken for Love
Some people reach out and say they miss you—but what they really miss is the way you carried their chaos, softened their edges, or stabilized their emotions. In this episode, we break down the hidden truth behind ‘I miss you’ and why it can leave you feeling both needed and invisible. Learn how…
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Bird Brain | S8E36(335): The Dysfunctional Warrior & Dysfunctional Princess
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...
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Bird Brain | S8E35 (334): What Are Their Actions Secretly Telling You About Your Place in Their Life?
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…
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Bird Brain | S8E34(333): The Myth of ‘No Expectations’/ Love Without Obligations or Accountability?
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...
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Bird Brain | S8E33(332): Wicked Lessons: The Outsider, the Scapegoat, and the Truth.
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...
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Bird Brain | S8E32(331): The Price of peace and the cost of you.
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.
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Night Owl Presents: "Echoes" - A Halloween Special
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…
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Night Owl Presents: Echoes - Teaser
Join Me 12 AM EST for the Premiere of my Psychological Horror short: Echoes What happens when vacation for some R&R becomes something more dark, and a reminder of the things you try to escape? After months of emotional exhaustion and blurred boundaries as a mental health coach, Ren takes his…
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Bird Brain | S8E31(330): Do you still have their hoodie ? Break Ups and holdups
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!...
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Ash part deux - Love Language
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...
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Brotherhood, Creativity & Purpose — My Conversation with Asher Yelo
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…
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Bird Brain | S8E29(328): Healing Horrors
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.
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Bird Brain | S8E28(327): Echoes- Why We like Horror, and the fear of hard conversations
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...
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Bird Brain | S8E27(326):The Psychology of Small Gestures: Why Tiny Acts Can Make or Break Relationships
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....
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Bird Brain | S8E26(325):The Space Between: Balancing Growth, Gratitude, and Uncertainty
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...
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Bird Brain | S8E25(324): The Villain Narrative: How Manipulative People Rewrite the Story
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.
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Bird Brain | S8E24(323): Did you forget your Anniversary?
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…
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Bird Brain | S8E23(322): Friends in "Crisis" not Connection
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...
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Bird Brain | S8E22(321): Happy Birthday Birdy! What 7 Years of Podcasting Taught Me
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.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Become a Paid Subscriber: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-birdbrain-podcast/subscribe
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 horr
HOSTED BY
Isaiah Frizzelle
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Become a Paid Subscriber: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-birdbrain-podcast/subscribe 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...
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