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Pennie For Your Thoughts PodcastAuthor: Pennie Anassi
Where psychology, pop-culture, and self meet. This show takes a humanistic, empathetic, and psychological approach to the discussion of viral stories, hip-hop, pop-culture, mental health, addictions, and life itself in a progressive, non-judgmental, but untiring fashion. Dismantling toxic groupthink and bridging the gap between cool and conscious via scripted monologues and conversation with host Pennie Anassi and her special guests. Language: en Genres: Health & Fitness, Mental Health Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Isolation Isn’t Self Care: What It’s Doing to Your Brain and How to Fix It
Episode 84
Wednesday, 8 April, 2026
She's back. And she got laid off. Again. But this time? Totally different headspace.In this episode, Pennie gets into what three layoffs taught her about growth, therapy, and why your nervous system is actually your biggest career asset. Then she breaks down the real difference between protecting your peace and isolating yourself into brain fog. Spoiler: your neurons need people.Plus, Gold of the Week goes to 2 Chainz and his new book The Voices in My Head is God, and Peace of Mind goes to a Sudoku journal that's actually lowkey changing her mornings.If you're a creative, a multihyphenate, or just someone trying to figure it out in this economy, this one's for you.Timestamps (add your own times):00:00 Intro00:XX Getting laid off (again) and why this time felt different00:XX Isolation vs. protecting your peace: what it does to your brain00:XX Gold: 2 Chainz "The Voices in My Head is God"00:XX Peace of Mind: Mindful Sudoku by Megan KimRESOURCES:Mental health resources for creatives: www.foryourthoughts.orgMindful Sudoku by Megan Kim: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP987KjcqG3Hf-nvXv7/2 Chainz "The Voices in My Head is God": https://amzn.to/4tBBTsSCONNECT WITH ME:Instagram: https://instagram.com/penniepeaceTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@penniepeacePodcast IG: https://instagram.com/foryourthoughtspodEmail: pennie.anassi@gmail.comFor Your Thoughts is a podcast at the intersection of psychology, pop culture, and self. New episodes dropping on YouTube and all streaming platforms.











