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Circumstances are neutral.
That email from your kid’s teacher.
The messy house.
The never-ending to-do list.
None of those things are what create your overwhelm.
It’s the story your brain tells about them.
I’ll walk you through a real moment I had as a mom—how one simple email spiraled into panic, guilt, and “I’m failing her”… and what changed when I realized that wasn’t the truth, just a thought.
This isn’t about pretending everything is positive.
It’s about learning how to see your thoughts clearly, so they stop running the show.
Because when you can separate what actually happened from the story you’re telling about it…
Everything starts to feel lighter.
If you’ve been stuck in your head, overthinking, or constantly feeling overwhelmed—this episode will help you understand why.
And more importantly, what to do about it.
By Anna SticeCircumstances are neutral.
That email from your kid’s teacher.
The messy house.
The never-ending to-do list.
None of those things are what create your overwhelm.
It’s the story your brain tells about them.
I’ll walk you through a real moment I had as a mom—how one simple email spiraled into panic, guilt, and “I’m failing her”… and what changed when I realized that wasn’t the truth, just a thought.
This isn’t about pretending everything is positive.
It’s about learning how to see your thoughts clearly, so they stop running the show.
Because when you can separate what actually happened from the story you’re telling about it…
Everything starts to feel lighter.
If you’ve been stuck in your head, overthinking, or constantly feeling overwhelmed—this episode will help you understand why.
And more importantly, what to do about it.