450 Why Your Brain Focuses on the Worst-...

In this guided loving-kindness meditation, I walk you through a powerful self-compassion practice designed to help you soften self-criticism, support the anxious parts of yourself, and cultivate a kinder relationship with your mind. 

In this episode, I sit down with OCD therapist and scrupulosity specialist Justin Hughes to explore how religious OCD can hijack faith, why common attempts to find certainty often make things worse, and what true recovery can look like. 

Are you struggling to focus with everything happening in the world right now? You’re not alone. When life feels chaotic and uncertain, it’s natural for your brain to spiral. But staying stuck in that disoriented, doom-scrolling state isn’t actually helping you feel safer—it’s jus ... Show More

Has your mind ever felt like a runaway train, creating worst-case scenarios and letting fear take center stage? In today's episode, I'm sharing my best practices for stopping a spiral in it's tracks so you can get back to your best life. 

Your clever brain can work overtime building worst-case scenarios. Here's how to recognize and avoid common thinking traps so you don't get stuck. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. 

Worry and restlessness can hijack your mind, making it hard to focus. Learn mindfulness techniques to recognize anxious thoughts, shift your focus, and regain a sense of calm and control. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 

Do you ALWAYS think about the worst case scenario? Do you find yourself imagining horrible things happening to yourself, your family, your loved ones? Do you always think that things just WON'T work out for you? First of all, it’s NORMAL, it is natural - our brains are literally ... Show More

#748 In this week’s episode of Anxiety Slayer, we’re talking about how we take care of ourselves when our minds start spinning stories about the worst that could happen. 

What’s the worst that could happen? And why is it that’s generally the first thing we think about; the worst possible scenario! Listen in as we learn how to stop thinking the worst, or in technical terms, catastrophizing. 

<p dir="ltr">How much anxiety and fear are you walking around with on a daily basis? </p> <p dir="ltr">If you struggle with worry, fear, or anxiety consistently thrumming in the backdrop of your mind, it is worth it for you to take a look at where the roots of these thought patte ... Show More

<p>Are you tired of letting overthinking and fear run your life? I'll break down the mental traps we all fall into—replaying worst-case scenarios, second-guessing everything, and staying stuck. Learn practical ways to silence the noise, stop hesitating, and make clear, confident ... Show More

Explore how mindfulness can help you work with fear, turning it into a constructive force. Learn practical steps to handle fear right now and find calm amidst modern challenges. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices