#686: The Real Reason You Have Intrusive Thoughts (And What to Do About Them)

Intrusive thoughts can feel disturbing, confusing, and incredibly convincing — especially when you don't understand why they show up or what they say about you. In this episode, I'm breaking down: What intrusive thoughts actually are (and why they target what matters most to you) Why your brain produces them — even when nothing is "wrong" The biggest mistake people make when trying to get rid of intrusive thoughts How to create distance from a thought without fighting it or believing it If you've ever thought, "Why would I even think this?" or "What does this say about me?" — this episode will help you feel calmer, clearer, and far less afraid of your own mind. Intrusive thoughts don't mean what you think they mean — and today, we're unpacking why.   ⬇️ RESOURCES MENTIONED ⬇️ If you want 2026 to be your most consistent year ever, mastering micro excuses is the needle-mover you've been missing. ❣️ Invitatation: Make 2026 the year of no excuses and absolute 100% follow-through. Grab your invite here: www.trishblackwell.com/fff Improve Your Social Confidence ➡️ with this bundle (on sale now!)  🔥 New Resource 🔥27+ Mind Games for Confidence ➡️ Click here to get a FREE COPY of the 5XBY5 METHOD: 🙋🏼‍♀️ REFRAMING MASTERY CHALLENGE: www.trishblackwell.com/reframe 📂THE 3|3|3 METHOD, FREE DOWNLOAD! www.trishblackwell.com/333method 🏛️ GET MENTORED & COACHED BY TRISH in the COLLEGE OF CONFIDENCE  (Risk-Free, Cancel-at-Anytime, Money-Back Guarantee!) www.collegeofconfidence.com 🔥 GET 24 MINI COURSES for $24!!! [START HERE IF YOU'RE NEW]: www.trishblackwell.com/24for24 🎉STOP CARING WHAT PEOPLE THINK  www.trishblackwell.com/stopcaring ❤️ABUNDANT AND ACCELERATED, 3-month 1:1 program with Trish, find out more at www.trishblackwell.com/abundant 📓GET THE "JOURNAL MASTERY BUNDLE"; click here.