Tag: Negative Thought Patterns
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Are You Your Own Worst Critic?
On ‘Whats Trending,’ hosts Jessica Reyes, Patricia Wu, and guest therapist Yehudah Alcabes discuss the impact of self-talk on mental health. Identifying Negative Self-Talk Recognize harsh inner voices and differentiate them from constructive self-awareness. Cultivating Self-Compassion Treat yourself with the same kindness and understanding you would offer a friend. Shifting Your Mindset Change your internal dialogue…
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Changing Your Location Won’t Change Your Life: A Therapist’s Perspective
On “Behind the Quote,” hosts Jessica Reyes, Patricia Wu, and guest therapist Jonathan ‘Jono the Giant’ Gustave discuss this quote and its implications for how we approach change Understanding the Quote “Wherever you go, there you are” means that we can’t escape ourselves. Our thoughts, beliefs, and patterns of behavior travel with us, no matter…
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The Secret Driver of Eating Disorders: It’s Not Just About Food
On ‘What’s Trending,’ hosts Jessica Reyes, Patricia Wu, and guest Dr. Jude Black discuss the pressure many women feel that drives unhealthy eating habits. The Shame-Perfectionism Cycle Women can get trapped in a cycle of shame, leading to unrealistic eating goals and further fueling negative feelings. Reframing Your Thoughts Combat negative self-talk by focusing on…
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Choose Your Thoughts, Choose Your Life: A Lesson from Marcus Aurelius
Marcus Aurelius, a powerful ruler and philosopher, said: “Our life is what our thoughts make it.” This quote invites us to consider the profound influence our thoughts have on how we experience life. Thoughts Shape Our Reality Our thoughts can shape our perception of the world around us. Negative thoughts can fuel anxiety and stress,…
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The Power of “What If?” – How Counterfactual Thinking Helps You Make Better Choices
On ‘What’s Trending,’ hosts Jessica Reyes, Patricia Wu, and guest therapist Ryan Heapy discuss the concept of counterfactual thinking. What is Counterfactual Thinking? Counterfactual thinking is when we reflect on past events and imagine how they could have played out differently. The Benefits of Counterfactual Thinking By using “What If?” thinking, we can identify ways…
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Question Your Beliefs: How Critical Thinking Improves Mental Health
On ‘Mental Breakthroughs,’ host Jessica Reyes and guest founder of CYA consulting Dan Goodwin discuss how critical thinking skills can help you overcome mental blocks and improve your mental health. Challenge Your Thoughts Our thoughts have a powerful influence on how we feel. Critical thinking helps us identify negative thought patterns and question the beliefs…
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Manifest Your Best Life By Shifting Your Mindset
On ‘Page Inspiration’, hosts Jessica Reyes, Patricia Wu, and guest holistic psychologist Charlotte Lewis discuss about the power of manifestation. Reprogramming beliefs To live a fulfilling life, we must confront and re-frame the negative beliefs that hold us back. Visualization is key Clearly envisioning what you want can help focus your energy towards achieving your…
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Improv as Mental Health Therapy? It’s More Than Just Laughs
On ‘Mental Breakthroughs’, host Patricia Wu and guest therapist Yehudah Alcabes discuss how improv can help us overcome social anxiety, change negative thought patterns, and build cooperation skills. Improv fosters presence Being in the moment through improv can cut through anxiety and negative thought patterns. Mistakes are okay! Improv creates a safe space to embrace…
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Guilt-Free Zone: Finding Compassion for Yourself
On ‘Pod Soup’, hosts Jessica Reyes, Patricia Wu, and guest holistic psychologist Charlotte Lewis are inspired by the popular podcast “On Purpose with Jay Shetty.” They discuss the concept of attachment theory and how those early bonds with caregivers can shape our inner critic. Childhood experiences matter The way we were cared for as children…
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Is Your Inner Critic Sabotaging You? Learn the Power of Self-Compassion
It’s easy to be your own worst enemy. In ‘What’s Trending’, hosts Jessica Reyes, Patricia Wu, and guest Dr. Cortina Peters gives tips on how to replace the constant loop of negative self-talk with positive affirmations Inner Critic = Bad Friend Those thoughts telling you that you’re not good enough, not capable, or unlovable? They’re…