Liven’s Solution for Bedtime Taco Overthinking Gets Featured by Morning Brew
Written by
Victoria S., Сertified Clinical Psychologist and Psychotherapist
Published on 26 Sept, 2025
•2 min read
Overthinking before sleep happens to the best of us. The moment the world quiets down, our brain decides it’s the perfect time to rehash the day, question past choices, or chase a dozen “what ifs.” Regrets and self-doubt feel sharper at night because, without daytime distractions, the mind naturally turns inward processing stress, unspoken worries, and leftover thoughts.
Neuroscience has a name for this: the default mode network (DMN). It’s the brain’s system for self-reflection, daydreaming, and mental time travel. It's great for creativity, but not so great when you’re trying to rest. Left unchecked, the DMN can spin into endless loops that keep you wide awake.
Add common triggers like irregular sleep schedules or even caffeine too late in the day, and your brain struggles even more to shift gears into calmness. So what’s the solution for guiding it gently from your brain cells having a rave party into rest mode?
That’s where Livie, Liven’s AI companion, steps in. Livie is the friend you can turn to when your thoughts won’t quit:
- Share what’s on your mind when it feels overwhelming.
- Get personalized tips to ease your thinking loops.
- Explore Liven’s content library in a way that makes sense for your mood.
And because one-size-fits-all advice never works, Livie lets you choose a tone of voice for more personalized conversations. You can even chat hands-free via voice on the go. Each session is saved with a summary, so you never lose the thread of your self-discovery journey.
For example, you might ask Livie:
- I'm struggling with overthinking before bed. What strategies can I use to calm my mind?
- Can you help me reframe some of my repetitive thoughts that keep me up at night?
- I'd like to create a calming bedtime routine. Do you have any suggestions that might help?
These simple prompts show how Livie can help you turn late-night spirals into moments of clarity. When paired with tools like assisted journaling, mindfulness to-do lists, and a 24/7 coaching chat, your self-discovery journey yields long-term results. All of these tools are part of the Liven app subscription.
At Liven, our mission is to help people understand themselves without overthinking. To make that possible, we look for creators who share our belief that wellness should be approachable, relatable, and a little more fun. That’s why we collaborated with Morning Brew, a global brand that has redefined how millions of people discover news.
Together, we’ve created a media campaign to spotlight the problem of bedtime overthinking and show how Liven can help people break free from the loop at a steady clip.
“The world is tired of “fix yourself” narrative. People want tools to understand themselves and feel confident about their choices in life. Our ambition is to make self-discovery a new daily habit. Self-discovery is the next wave in wellness, and Liven is the first to offer a solution. – Valeria Synenko, Co-Founder and CMO of Liven
Bedtime overthinking may be universal, but so is the desire for peace of mind. With Liven and our collaboration with Morning Brew, we want to make self-discovery a practical habit.
About Morning Brew
Morning Brew is a media company that delivers engaging, witty, and insightful business and lifestyle content to millions of readers worldwide. Known for making complex topics approachable and fun, Morning Brew empowers modern professionals to stay informed without the overwhelm.
About Liven
Liven is a self-discovery companion app that helps people gain self-observability and steer away from negative thoughts, patterns, and behaviors on their personal journey. Liven’s mission is simple: to uncomplicate life.
Ready to give your mind some peace?
If you’ve noticed patterns of overthinking and want to try a fresh, effective solution, we invite you to explore Liven. Our app ecosystem is designed to help you start living a lighter, healthier life.
You can start chatting with Livie or simply offload your mind with our Journal feature, a safe space to release the day’s noise and spot the patterns shaping your emotions.
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