62 | Overthinking and Catastrophizing? The Hidden Stories Fueling Anxiety, Control, and Burnout

Send me a textHave you ever caught yourself rehearsing the disaster?Planning the vacation… running every “what if” in your head… trying to control the details so nothing steals your joy.But what if that’s the problem?In this episode of The Honest Work, we talk about the invisible stories running in the background of your mind — the ones that feel like protection… but actually keep your nervous system braced, guarded, and exhausted.Inside this “can’t unsee” episode, you’ll hear:Why rehearsing worst-case scenarios doesn’t prevent pain (it just steals peace)The difference between healthy planning and fear-based controlThe “70% rule” (when your doer energy is helpful… and when it turns cray-cray)A real kitchen remodel story that reveals how all-or-nothing thinking creates shame and stressWhy we get offended by our own thoughts—and how truth doesn’t have to feel like blameHow your role as a woman and mom is often leadership, not “just responsibility”A simple shift that changed how her family got on board with healthier habits (hint: stop commanding, start inviting)If you’ve been stuck in overthinking, perfectionism, or control… this episode will help you see the story behind it — and choose something different.Because the stories you don’t question will run your life. But the moment you question them, you take your power back. 👉 If you’re up for trying this — just trying honesty — I created something for you. It’s called The Honest Work. It’s free, and it’s a simple guide to help you start noticing the lies that keep your nervous system stuck in fear, anxiety, and self-doubt — without fixing yourself or spiraling. You don’t have to change your whole life. You don’t have to get it right. You have to be willing to look at what’s true. You can find it in the show notes or go to LisaCovert.com/honestwork. I’m walking this way — in truth. You can come if you want. I’ll see you in the next episode. ✨ Click Here Now. ✨ 🎶 Instrumental Acoustic Guitar Music by Viacheslav Starostin (original_soundtrack), W E B S I T E - LisaCovert.com I N S T A G R A M - @lisamcovert