Sometimes “positive self-talk” still sounds like criticism in disguise. Even when the words are gentle, the tone can trigger your nervous system and keep your body in stress mode.

In this short therapy-informed episode, you’ll learn a simple way to shift your tone so your brain actually feels safe to relax. It’s a quick, practical mindset tweak that helps calm your inner critic and bring more ease to your week.

Tired of trying to think your way out of overthinking?

Let me show you what actually works—in less than 30 minutes.

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Rebecca Hunter, MSW helps empathic high-achievers (like you) stop overthinking, overcome emotional overwhelm, and actually feel better—for real.

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Check out Back to Calm, my complete self-paced program that teaches the exact skills I’ve used with thousands of clients to reset their nervous system, rebuild self-trust, and finally feel present in life again.

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Take Out Therapy is a podcast for people who want to reduce anxiety, recover from burnout, and live more authentically

...with topics ranging from mindfulness and emotional intelligence to emotional resilience and anxiety relief; discover actionable tips for managing stress, cultivating inner peace, overcoming overwhelm, setting boundaries, and mastering emotional regulation, all while supporting empathic high-achievers on their journey toward self-compassion, work-life balance, and freedom from overthinking and people-pleasing habits.