Podcast/Blog

How Do I Stop Thinking Before Bed? | Ep. 513

In this episode, I talk about what to do when your head hits the pillow but your brain suddenly seems to get louder. So many people ask me how to stop thinking before bed, but the truth is, we can’t stop ourselves from having thoughts. Instead, I explain how labeling certain thoughts as “good” or “bad” can actually make them feel more threatening and give them more power. The goal is to learn how to notice a thought without judging it, solving it, or getting pulled into rumination. (more…)

“I’m Not Good Enough”: 10-Minute Guided Exercise for Self-Acceptance & Healing Shame | Ep. 511

In this episode, I talk about something I hear from clients almost every day: “I don’t feel good enough.” I share a simple visual I use with my clients to explain how we often treat our worth like a behavior chart, mentally moving ourselves up when we do something “good” and down when we make a mistake, disappoint someone, struggle with our mental health, or feel like we haven’t accomplished enough. Instead, I want you to imagine that your clip is permanently at the very top. Your worth doesn’t move. You are still worthy of love, kindness, and respect on your very best days and your very hardest ones. (more…)

Depression has a pattern: Here’s how to break free | Ep. 508

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In this episode, I’m breaking down the cycle of depression and sharing three practical, research-backed skills to help you recognize the pattern, interrupt it, and begin reconnecting with your life. (more…)

What should I do during a panic attack? CBT Skills that actually work | Ep. 507

In this episode, I walk you through what to do when you’re in the middle of a panic attack. I explain what is happening inside your body and why symptoms like a racing heart, dizziness, shortness of breath, nausea, shaking, or feeling disconnected can feel so frightening. Instead of treating these sensations like an emergency, I encourage you to recognize the panic response for what it is, soften your body, breathe gently, and create a safe and compassionate space for those uncomfortable sensations to rise and fall. (more…)

How to Stop Being Afraid of Your Thoughts | Ep. 505

In this episode, I talk about why intrusive thoughts can feel so terrifying and what actually keeps us afraid of them. One of the biggest things that gets us stuck is the expectation that we shouldn’t be having these thoughts in the first place. When an intrusive thought feels completely opposite to who we are or what we value, it’s easy to assume it must mean something important about us. But having an unwanted or alarming thought does not define who you are. (more…)