Become a Paid Subscriber: 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.
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Episodes
Latest Episode
July 10, 2026 · 14m
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 tell?Master class: Stop Expecting you from people
More Episodes
Jul 3 · 15m
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.
Jun 26 · 11m
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-pageAccepting new clients
Jun 19 · 13m
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 substackhttps://substack.com/@fromthebirdbrain?r=7bqfwq&utm_campaign=profile&utm_medium=profile-page
Jun 12 · 13m
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 : https://open.substack.com/pub/notesfromthebirdbrain/p/what-friendship-taught-me-about-love?r=7bqfwq&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web
Jun 2 · 11m
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:
Apr 27 · 27m
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 maintenance” isn’t always strength.Sometimes, it’s avoidance.If you’ve ever felt overlooked, unsupported, or like relationships feel one-sided… this episode will challenge you to look at the role you’ve been playing in that dynamic.Not to blame you—but to give you your power back.
Apr 20 · 20m
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 who we value, and who we overlook because of it. Sometimes we dismiss and downplay the presence of people who don’t look like who we desire it from.Consistency. Effort. Communication. Accountability.This isn’t about blaming yourself for everything.It’s about recognizing where you’re participating in the patterns you say you don’t want.Because your relationships aren’t random… they’re reflective.Follow along at my Subtack: https://substack.com/@fromthebirdbrain
Apr 13 · 22m
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 about ego—it’s about awareness.Who are you truly showing up for?Who are you taking for granted?And where in your life have you mistaken familiarity for depth?This episode will challenge how you see your relationships—and your role within them.
Apr 6 · 19m
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 chaos, this conversation breaks down the subtle ways people show (or don’t show) consideration.We talk about the difference between being included and being considered, how emotional awareness impacts relationships, and why feeling safe with someone has less to do with what they say—and everything to do with how they move.And just as important, we turn the mirror around.Because at some point, you have to ask yourself:What kind of driver am I?