Unwinding Overthinking
A Recommended Resource from Dr. Alison Cook | The Best of You
Stopping the Mental Loops and Worry Spirals
When stress hits, do you notice yourself defaulting to the scroll, the worry spiral, the mental loops you can't seem to escape?
I found this episode of The Best of You incredibly helpful and encouraging. It validates and normalizes the mental gymnastics so many of us experience—and offers a compassionate framework for working with our brains instead of against them.
Dr. Alison Cook sits down with psychiatrist and neuroscientist Dr. Jud Brewer to discuss the science behind repetitive thought patterns and how we can actually change entrenched habits. They explore how growth happens when we learn to notice our mental and emotional patterns without judgment, rather than just forcing ourselves to do better. Dr. Brewer offers practical tools for catching ourselves in unhelpful loops and redirecting toward healthier responses.
If you're ready for a more grounded, compassionate approach to what's happening in your head, this conversation is worth your time.
Stuck in Overthinking? A Simple Practice to Interrupt Stress, Overwhelm, and Habit Loops
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