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Sep 4
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Catastrophizing: The Real Reason You Ima...

Kati Morton, LMFT
About this episode
Catastrophizing can make every small problem feel like the end of the world. In this episode, I share practical tools to stop worst-case-scenario thinking and finally calm your anxious brain. But that’s not all — this episode of Ask Kati Anything also dives into: • How to handle disrespect and set boundaries without losing your cool • Why opening up about ... Show More
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