428: You’re Not Invulnerable

Brett, Christina, and Jeff are joined by beloved guest Merlin Mann for a rollercoaster of emotions and tech tips. From Merlin’s humorous takes on invulnerability and the quirks of managing medications to deep dives into browser tab control and the joys of music discovery, there’s never a dull moment. Brett struggles with an Oracle reorg, Christina reminisces about heart-wrenching childhood books, and Jeff finds solace in the comforting arms of Primus auditions. With discussions on the necessity of vulnerability amidst chaos and practical tech gratitudes, this episode balances heartfelt advice with side-splitting banter. Get ready to laugh, ponder, and maybe shed a tear as you navigate the complexities of life, tech, and emotions with the gang (and Merlin). Sponsor Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code OVERTIRED at incogni.com/overtired and get 60% off an annual plan. Rogue Amoeba has been making the highest quality audio apps for Mac for over 20 years. Save 20% off any purchase with the code OVERTIRED at macaudio.com/overtired ! Show Links Elvis by Albert Goldman Akro-Mils Storage Bin Annie Hall Primus Interstellar Drum Derby Nick Cave Blog Nick Cave Interview with Stephen Colbert Adolescence King Gizzard & The Wizard Lizard Bridge to Terabithia Bridge to Terabithia (movie) Day of the Doctor Eve power strip I’m gonna live ’til I die Superkey tabToWindow iOS Control Center Raising Arizona Taskmaster The Actor’s Studio Stars Chronicling MacWhisper Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Welcoming Merlin 06:44 Mental Health Corner 09:38 Sleep and Medication Challenges 29:21 Sponsor: Incogni 31:35 Work and Personal Struggles 42:09 Navigating Corporate Challenges 42:56 Exploring New Opportunities 44:04 The Impact of Frequent Management Changes 46:18 Mental and Emotional Health 47:40 Finding Joy in Small Things 51:35 Nick Cave’s Blog and Grief 01:08:16 The Power of Vulnerability 01:14:28 Sponsor: Rogue Amoeba 01:17:10 Bridge to Christina 01:27:05 The Emotional Struggle of Engagement 01:27:36 Questioning the Value of Awareness 01:28:18 The Futility of Constant Sadness 01:28:42 Philosophical Reflections on Life and Action 01:29:34 The Dangers of Over-Engagement 01:30:35 The Importance of a Balanced Approach 01:31:47 Transition to GrAPPtitude 01:34:01 Tech Tips and Recommendations 01:47:35 The Value of Control Center Customization 01:59:31 Final Thoughts and Gratitude Join the Conversation Come chat on Discord! Twitter/ovrtrd Instagram/ovrtrd Youtube Get the Newsletter Thanks! You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network Check out more episodes at overtiredpod.com and

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428: You’re Not Invulnerable is an episode from Overtired by Christina Warren, Jeff Severns Guntzel, and Brett Terpstra.

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This episode was published on Mar 24, 2025.

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