Welcome back to The Photographer’s Couch! I’m your host, Megan Gioeli, a photographer here in the Triad, and this podcast is my little corner to have real, relaxed conversations—just like we’re sitting together on the couch.

In today’s episode, I’m diving into something that trips so many of us up: the fine line between research and overthinking. Research is valuable—we need it when making decisions about things like choosing insurance, hiring a contractor, or buying a car. But what happens when the “research” becomes endless? When it actually stops us from taking action?

Here’s what we talk about in this episode:

• How research can morph into procrastination and inaction.
• Real-life examples of getting “stuck” in research mode.
• Why due diligence matters (and how skipp ...