#14 Intrusive Thoughts (Why You Have Them & How To Let Go)

If you've ever had a thought come completely out of nowhere and make you go — wait, WHAT was that, am I okay — this episode is for you.We're talking about intrusive thoughts. Not the "ugh I'm a little worried" kind. The vivid, intense, out-of-nowhere kind. The ones that scare you. The ones that make you wonder if something is wrong with you.Spoiler: nothing is wrong with you. In this episode, Kerry breaks down exactly what intrusive thoughts are, why they happen, and why the thing you've been trying — logic, affirmations, journaling the same thought for the fifth time — literally cannot work when your nervous system is in survival mode.You'll walk away understanding your brain in a way nobody ever explained to you. And that understanding? It's the first step to it actually stopping.In this episode:The actual difference between regular anxiety and intrusive thoughtsThe 4 nervous system states — and which ones are generating the dark, scary thoughtsWhy you cannot logic your way out of an intrusive thought (and why that is 100% not your fault)Why affirmations, journaling, and even therapy can leave you understanding your anxiety without it actually changingWhat works — and why the order you do it in matters more than anythingConnect with Kerry:Instagram: @kerrygreenofficialIf this episode resonated, leave a review — it helps more women find the show and Kerry reads every single one