🎙️ Episode 7: Catastrophic Thinking: How I Went from ‘Oops’ to ‘I’ll Die Alone’ in 30 Seconds

Published: 4.10.25
Duration: 6 Minutes
Category: Mental Health, Anxiety, Cognitive Distortions

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📝 Episode Summary

Catastrophic thinking is one of anxiety’s favorite tricks—turning small problems into massive disasters in record time. In this episode, we explore why your brain jumps to worst-case scenarios, how your nervous system plays a role, and what you can do to interrupt the spiral before it takes over your entire day (or week).

✨ You’ll Learn:

• What catastrophic thinking is and how it develops

• How to tell when you're spiraling vs. problem-solving

• Tools to slow the panic and re-center your thought

🧠 Try This After You Listen:

The next time your brain jumps to a worst-case scenario, try this: ask yourself, What’s the most likely outcome? What’s the best case? Write both down, and see what feels more grounded.