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The Overwhelmed Brain

Hosted by Paul Colaianni

The Overwhelmed Brain, hosted by Paul Colaianni, covers emotional wellness, boundaries and relationship patterns, including emotional abuse. The show has 654 episodes published weekly, typically 33 to 50 minutes long. Estimated downloads per episode are 20,000 to 80,000 (estimated), with a rate of about $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll ad.

Why brands sponsor The Overwhelmed Brain

Long-running mental health show with a loyal, highly rated listener base

  • 654 episodes published weekly since 2014, a large and steady back catalogue
  • Apple Podcasts rating of 4.5 from about 1,867 ratings
  • Listeners seek practical guidance on boundaries, emotions and relationships
Best forwellness and self-care brandstherapy and coaching servicesbooks and journaling products
Watch forSerious emotional-abuse themes call for careful, non-trivialising ad copy.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Mental Health60%
Relationships25%
Self-Help15%
Formats
solo monologue, listener question episode
Tone
reflective, direct
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
33 to 47 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent25/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment80/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode20k–80k
Estimated, confidence 60%: Apple ratings count of 1,867 places the show in the 1,000 to 5,000 band (20,000 to 80,000), supported by a 12-year back catalogue, weekly cadence, Podcast Index popularity of 9 and a rating average of 4.5.
Audience asks aboutHow to set and hold personal boundariesHow to recognize emotional abuse in relationshipsHow to communicate emotions with a partner or family
Age
15%18-24
35%25-34
30%35-44
20%45+
Gender
60%women
40%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States70%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom10%
🇨🇦 Canada8%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
None yet
Categories promoted
None yet
Affiliate links
No

No sponsor mentions found in the feed; no funding links are listed.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Episode titles cover emotional abuse, loss and relationship conflict, which are mature themes though not explicit; the feed is not flagged explicit.

We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.

Where to listen

Benchmark score: 91 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence43 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks28 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks20 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 8 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

Get to the root of emotional issues and learn the best way to relate to yourself and others by honoring your personal boundaries and making decisions that are in alignment with what's most important to you. This is not a "common-sense" personal growth and development show. You won't be told to think positively or create affirmations. The Overwhelmed Brain is about accessing that deeper mental and…
The Overwhelmed Brain's own show description from the podcast feed

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About The Overwhelmed Brain

The Overwhelmed Brain is a long-running podcast hosted by Paul Colaianni, who is described on the show's website and Apple Podcasts listing as a relationship and emotional abuse expert. The show covers emotional wellness, personal boundaries, healthy bonds and the roots of emotional issues, in a direct, non-generic style.

The show has published 654 episodes since 2014, released weekly, with a typical episode running about 33 to 47 minutes according to the RSS feed. The Apple Podcasts listing shows 1,867 ratings with a 4.5 average. Based on these signals, the audience is estimated at 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, which is an estimate rather than a published figure.

The feed shows no sponsors. A host-read mid-roll is estimated at $360 to $2,000 per episode. The show suits wellness, therapy and self-improvement brands seeking a dedicated mental health audience.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Overwhelmed Brain can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about The Overwhelmed Brain

How much does The Overwhelmed Brain charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at about $360 to $2,000 per episode. Rates are estimates from public signals, not a published price.

What is The Overwhelmed Brain about?

The Overwhelmed Brain, hosted by Paul Colaianni, covers emotional wellness, personal boundaries and healthy relationships. Episodes are solo talks that focus on the roots of emotional issues and practical decision-making.

How do I contact The Overwhelmed Brain about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.

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