
Why does your brain save the deepest, most brutal thoughts for 3 AM?And why do we all pretend these midnight spirals don't happen?I documented my actual 3 AM thoughts and turned them into this episode. Plot twist: they're not actually problems to solve! They're your brain's way of checking if you're still paying attention to your life.What we talk about:→ "Am I too authentic for anyone to relate to me?"→ "Why everyone else seems to have a secret life plan"→ Do penguins have knees? (yes, this matters) :P→ The brutal reality of comparing bank accounts→ Choosing work over relationships: worth it or just avoiding?The takeaway: Your 3 AM thoughts aren't signs you're broken, they're signs you're building something that matters.This isn't productivity advice or a guide to morning routine optimization. This is for people who lie awake wondering if they're doing life completely wrong while everyone else seems to have the manual.MENTIONED: 3 AM anxiety, imposter syndrome, authenticity vs relatability, comparison culture, work-life balance, penguin knees.Find me being unhinged:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asthaonbrand/LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/astha-verma-avPS: If you've never had a 3 AM existential crisis, this episode might not be for you. But if you've ever stared at the ceiling questioning everything, welcome home.CHAPTERS:0:00 What are we upto today? - Setting the mood and brain1:50 The 5 brutal questions and vulnerability behind it5:33 Question 1: Am I being too authentic, thus invisible?9:36 Question 2: Am I the only one with no 5-year plan?16:31 Question 3: Do penguins have knees?19:10 Question 4: Why am I broke when my peers are out there buying houses?22:07 Question 5: Am I always prioritizing work over relationships?25:21 Why 3 AM thoughts get smaller in daylight