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Rising Tides Live: Squashing Automatic Negative Thoughts (Squashing ANT’s!)

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In this session of  Rising Tides Live, hosted by Mike Bisceglia filling in for Shawn Walchef, the focus was on “ANTs”—Automatic Negative Thoughts—and how recognizing and reframing them can unlock confidence and clarity. Guests shared personal experiences of battling doubt, stress, and self-criticism, offering strategies for shifting mindset, challenging false narratives, and leaning on community support. The discussion highlighted that negative thoughts are natural, but they don’t have to define outcomes. By learning to spot them, challenge them, and replace them with more constructive perspectives, business leaders and entrepreneurs can turn mental roadblocks into opportunities for growth.

Interview Takeaways:
  • Recognize and Reframe Automatic Negative Thoughts (ANTs): Identifying negative thought patterns is the first step toward building confidence and clarity. By reframing these thoughts, individuals can shift from self-doubt to self-empowerment.
  • Mindset Matters: Challenging false narratives and replacing them with constructive perspectives helps transform mental roadblocks into growth opportunities, especially for business leaders and entrepreneurs.
  • Community Support is Key: Leaning on others for perspective and encouragement plays a vital role in managing stress, battling self-criticism, and maintaining a healthy mindset.


    • Episode Links:
    • Cali BBQ Media: https://content.calibbq.media/
    • Join Our Next Show: https://betheshow.media/rising-tides/
    • Shawn Walchef on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawnpwalchef/


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