78 — How to Stop Ruminating On Negative Thing...

You've probably been told that anxiety is a reaction to what's happening in your life. But my guest today says that's not the whole story. Most of your anxiety isn't a reaction to what's actually happening — it's a reaction to what you're imagining might happen. You get an email ...  Show more

Have you ever achieved something big and, instead of feeling proud, felt like an imposter? Imposter syndrome is common, yet no one wants to talk about it. But imposter syndrome isn't necessarily a bad thing. And there are steps you can take when you experience it to ensure that i ...  Show more

Does your brain seem to hit replay on that embarrassing memory, or go over the way that situationship ended in hopes you’ll find some kind of closure? From dissecting past conversations to catastrophising about what might happen, repetitive thinking can feel like a mental trap. I ...  Show more

Are you stuck thinking about one thing? You're turning something that happened over and over in your head? Baby you are ruminating! It's not great for our mental health (duh) and actually bad for your physical health too. We’re going to teach you how to stop doing it and stop cli ...  Show more

How many times have you tried to suppress an unwanted thought, only to ruminate on it even more? Research shows that the brain reacts to attempts at thought suppression by repeatedly checking for the thought, making it stronger and increasing our distress. Dr. Laurie explains why ...  Show more

It’s normal and healthy for us to try to process our experiences emotionally, but sometimes during that process we find ourselves getting stuck on the same painful memory, anxiety, or disturbing thought. This frustrating experience, known as rumination, is a common psychological ...  Show more