Overcoming Negative Self-Talk – with Betsy Holmberg, Ph.D.

Betsy Holmberg, Ph.D., joins the show to discuss how to overcome negative self-talk and the traps of overthinking. An award-winning psychologist, Betsy has devoted her career to understanding and addressing the inner critic that undermines mental health and self-confidence.

Before becoming an author and therapist, Betsy led the mental health service line at McKinsey & Company and conducted groundbreaking research at Harvard University on self-injury and suicide. She is trained in EMDR, DBT, and CBT therapies, and earned her B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. from Duke University.

Her new book offers powerful insights and tools for breaking free from destructive thought patterns:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1648484719?ref=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cso_cp_apin_dp_MEZ95QCT2HWSAA46M8FK&ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cso_cp_apin_dp_MEZ95QCT2HWSAA46M8FK&social_share=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cso_cp_apin_dp_MEZ95QCT2HWSAA46M8FK&bestFormat=true

About Michael Liebowitz – Host of The Rational Egoist

Michael Liebowitz is the host of The Rational Egoist podcast, a philosopher, author, and political activist committed to the principles of reason, individualism, and rational self-interest. Deeply influenced by the philosophy of Ayn Rand, Michael uses his platform to challenge cultural dogma, expose moral contradictions, and defend the values that make human flourishing possible.

His journey from a 25-year prison sentence to becoming a respected voice in the libertarian and Objectivist communities is a testament to the transformative power of philosophy. Today, Michael speaks, writes, and debates passionately in defence of individual rights and intellectual clarity.

He is the co-author of two compelling books that examine the failures of the correctional system and the redemptive power of moral conviction:

Down the Rabbit Hole: How the Culture of Corrections Encourages Crime

https://www.amazon.com.au/Down-Rabbit-Hole-Corrections-Encourages/dp/197448064X

View from a Cage: From Convict to Crusader for Liberty

https://books2read.com/u/4jN6xj

About Xenia Ioannou – Producer of The Rational Egoist

Xenia Ioannou is the producer of The Rational Egoist, overseeing the publishing and promotion of each episode to reflect a consistent standard of clarity, professionalism, and intellectual integrity.

As a CEO, property manager, entrepreneur, and lifelong advocate for capitalism and individual rights, Xenia ensures the podcast stays true to its core values of reason, freedom, and personal responsibility.

Xenia also leads Capitalism and Coffee – An Objectivist Meetup in Adelaide, where passionate thinkers gather to discuss Ayn Rand’s ideas and their application to life, politics, and culture.

Join us at: https://www.meetup.com/adelaide-ayn-rand-meetup/

(Capitalism and Coffee – An Objectivist Meetup)

Because freedom is worth thinking about—and talking about.

Follow Life on Purpose – Xenia's thought-provoking essays at her Substack:

https://substack.com/@xeniaioannou?utm_source=user-menu

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