In this episode I am sharing 3 strategies that I genuinely have practiced and discuss often in my practice, these tools draw on decades of psychological research from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

These are the core intervention I use day to day in practice and across my work.

When I am making a list of 3, it can be so so tough to decide what to share. I am so passionate that therapy is not a one-size-fits all, but I also appreciate this is a blog and learning is a large part of doing the work. I’m sharing three that are fresh in my mind, and that I would say I discuss fairly regularly in sessions, DMs, interviews etc

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When we get stuck in overthinking, it's easy to believe we need to think our way out of it. But often, what we really need is to slow down and reconnect with ourselves.

This somatic meditation for overthinking is a gentle invitation to step out of your busy mind and into your body. Somatic practices help regulate the nervous system by bringing awareness to what's happening inside, helping you feel more grounded, calm, and connected.

This meditation is inspired by Inner Relationship Focusing, a practice that encourages you to meet your thoughts, feelings, and sensations with kindness instead of trying to change or fix them. I first discovered it while studying for my Somatic Attachment Therapy course, and I loved how simple, compassionate, and effective it felt. It's become an important part of my own practice and the way I support others.

If you're feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or caught in a spiral of overthinking, I hope this meditation offers you a moment to pause, breathe, and come back to yourself.

When you're ready, get comfortable, press play, and let me guide you.

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If you've ever found yourself asking, "Why can't I stop overthinking?" then this episode is for you.

In this episode, I break down the five most common reasons behind overthinking, obsessing, and anxiety. Understanding why your mind gets stuck in these patterns is the first step towards breaking free from them. By uncovering the root causes of overthinking, you'll be better equipped to quiet your mind, stop the constant mental loops, and regain a sense of calm and control.

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In this episode, I'm sharing a powerful 4-step therapy intervention to help you start overcoming people-pleasing today.

I genuinely work through this in detail with people and it works!

If you know you have a tendency to put other people's needs before your own, say yes when you really want to say no, or abandon yourself in order to keep the peace, this episode is for you. People-pleasing is often a learned survival strategy, but healing requires us to develop new ways of relating to ourselves and others.

So grab a pen and paper, because this isn't just something you'll listen to, it's something you'll actively work through. I'll be guiding you through practical exercises and actionable steps that you can start implementing immediately to create lasting change.

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I've recorded a somatic practice for you.

A somatic practice basically helps you tune into and regulate your body and nervous system. While cognitive approaches focus on changing thoughts and beliefs, somatic work addresses the stress, emotions, and automatic patterns held in the body.

For me, it all about combining both that supports lasting change when it comes to overthinking, habits, and triggers.

This practice is designed for anyone who struggles with people pleasing, finds themselves self-abandoning, or regularly puts the needs of others before their own.

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In today's episode, we're exploring people-pleasing and why it so often comes at the cost of losing yourself.

We'll unpack what people-pleasing really is, the subtle and obvious ways it can show up, and why it often leaves us feeling anxious, worried, exhausted, and disconnected from our own needs.

We'll also explore why these patterns develop, how they are often rooted in similar beliefs/experiences. Most importantly, we'll look at how you can begin to challenge these patterns so you can care deeply about others without abandoning yourself in the process.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• The key signs of people-pleasing and self-abandonment
• How anxiety, worry, and a fear of rejection fuel people-pleasing behaviours
• Why caring too much about others can lead to losing yourself
• 4 Practical steps to break free from people-pleasing and build healthier boundaries

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In the previous episode before this one, I spoke to those of you who feel stuck in your head and find it hard to really be in the moment. If that’s you, it’s worth going back and listening to that that too.

This episode is a guided grounding meditation for you to listen to when feeling triggered, or can notice you are overthinking/spiralling. 

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I Don't See the Branches, I See the Leaves by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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Hello my friends, my fellow overthinkers, coming up in this episode we will talk about

• Of course have a chit chat about how overthinking stands in the way of your dreams, the life you desire and deserve

• How overthinking disconnects us from the present moment and the life happening around us

• Share some every day examples of what it looks like to be more in your head

  Share some key messages and psychoeducation that often support people to get out of their heads and back into life & what’s important to you

If your overthinking is getting in the way or slowing down your ability to enjoy your life, than this is for you.

Overthinking gets in the way of your potential and this conversation is all about giving you the boost, inspiration, and key principles to help you get out of your head and into the moment

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Helping you cope, ground, and feel calm with powerful affirmation

Are you being ignored or feeling ignored right now?

If you don't know where you stand and are feeling like you're left out or forgotten right now - I have recorded some affirmations to help you feel more secure, ground yourself, and think in a more balanced way

Music by  Mykola Sosin from Pixabay

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Are you obsessing & overthinking about being ignored?

Whether you are obviously being ignored, subtly, or you're not sure, in this episode I (Carly Ann) am addressing the impact it can have on you.

As usual we will have an important conversation about the experience of being ignored and what this can trigger off within us, plus I'll share the any inspiring ideas that pop in along the way that I hope will help anyone currently being or feeling ignored.

I'll also share reason why it hurts so much, why some people are impacted more than others, and then we will round the episode off with four ways you can stay true to yourself when you feel ignored by one person or even a group.

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