Cognitive Distortions: When Your Mind Plays Tricks on You

In this Brave Moves episode, I’m breaking down cognitive distortions — the sneaky, irrational thinking patterns that make you assume the worst, doubt yourself, and misinterpret neutral situations.If you struggle with overthinking, anxiety, or reading too much into things (hi, it’s all of us), this episode will help you understand what’s happening in your brain… and how to take your power back.💡 3 TakeawaysYour brain is wired to protect you, not tell the truth — which is why distorted thinking feels so convincing.Awareness creates control. When you recognize the distortion, you interrupt its influence.You can retrain your thoughts. Through truth-checking, grounded reframes, and nervous system regulation.🎯 Your Brave MoveWrite down one distorted thought from the past 48 hours and ask: “What else could be true?”If you loved this episode, text me and let me know what you though. Support the showJoin the CommunityBrave Moves is a daily confidence and personal growth podcast for ambitious women, women entrepreneurs, and leaders who are ready to overcome self-doubt, build resilience, and take bold action in business and life. Each short, practical episode blends mindset science, decision-making psychology, and real-life stories to help you strengthen your confidence, rewire negative thought patterns, and create meaningful forward momentum.If you are navigating career pivots, burnout, reinvention, or leadership growth, Brave Moves gives you the tools to think differently, act bravely, and design a future aligned with your values and vision. Because confidence isn’t something you’re born with. It’s something you build, one brave move at a time.Liked this episode? Share it with your midlife woman, entrepreneur friends!Love this show? Let us know how we helped you increase your confidence by leaving a review.For more about me and what I do, check out my website.If you’re looking for support to grow your business faster, be positioned as an authority in your industry, and impact the masses, schedule a call to explore if you’d be a good fit for one of my coaching programs.Fo... This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit juliedeluccacollins.substack.com/subscribe