Brains Are Sexy's Podcast

Brains Are Sexy's Podcast

Welcome to Brains Are Sexy, where we believe a healthy brain is a sexy brain. Join hosts Jorgie Sandoval, Dr. Brian Bello, and Olivia Massey for monthly mental health conversations exploring the challenges of adulthood and the healthy coping tools that help us navigate them. Designed for listeners tackling the ongoing rollercoaster of adulthood, each episode dives into a different topic you're likely navigating right now: setting healthy boundaries, dealing with imposter syndrome at work, handling unexpected changes, or simply trying to take better care of yourself. Think of Brains Are Sexy as a candid, supportive conversation with friends who actually know what they're talking about. Our hosts bring a blend of lived experience and professional insights: Jorgie Sandoval is a queer, undocumented professional with a background in mentorship and development; Dr. Brian Bello is a psychiatrist, living with ADHD, with a private practice in Long Beach; and Olivia Massey is a child and adolescent therapist. Our mission is to normalize mental health conversations and empower you to build the tools you need for a healthier, happier mind. Follow the show to join our community and never miss an episode. Because taking care of your mental health isn't just important - it's sexy =)

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April 29, 2026 62 mins

Welcome Back, Sexy Brains! As we evolve and make changes in our lives, we inevitably have to reshape the dynamics with the people around us. That usually means setting boundaries, and let's be real, that's really uncomfortable, especially if you've spent years saying "yes" to everyone, putting everyone else's needs above your own.

So, how do you set healthy boundaries without feeling guilty or selfish? ...

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Season 1, Episode 3 - Work and Identity

Hello Sexy Brains! In Episode 3 of our season exploring “Change,” we’re looking at how our jobs intersect with our identities. Many people in life may aspire to a dream job or career, but what effect does our job have on the views we carry about ourselves? And how does your title impact the way others might see you?

The Brains Are Sexy team looks at the many different ways personal id...

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February 27, 2026 58 mins

Hello Sexy Brains! In Episode 2 of our season exploring “Change,” we’re diving headfirst into the ever-elusive idea of “work-life balance.” It’s something we hear all the time, but what does it look like in real life? And more importantly, why does it feel so hard to achieve?

Lucky for you, the Brains Are Sexy team has you covered! We’re getting honest about boundaries, burnout, and the pressure to “do it all,” while sharing practic...

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January 28, 2026 56 mins

Season 1, Episode 1 – Managing Stress with a New Job


Welcome back to Brains Are Sexy! After a six- year hiatus, the team is back and we’ve traded lecture halls for staff meetings. With our college journeys over, we’ve officially entered adulthood and it turns out…life is still hard. But that’s okay because we’ll figure it out together! 


For our kickoff episode, we explore the transition of going from academic life to the pr...

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