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EPISODE · May 13, 2026 · 7 MIN

Ep. 19: Minisode - How to Catch the Thought and Break the Spiral

from The Megan Waldrep Podcast · host Megan Waldrep

In this episode, I’m talking about the moment that changes everything: catching the thought. Most of us don’t realize how much of our day is running on mental autopilot. One thought turns into a spiral, and before we know it, we’re already stressed, overwhelmed, or assuming the worst.  But here’s the good news: You don’t have to stop every negative thought from happening. You just have to notice it. In this episode, I share: Why your brain is constantly scanning for “threats.” How overthinking becomes a habit Why awareness is the first real shift A simple practice to interrupt spiraling thoughts This episode is your reminder that your thoughts are no longer bossing you around. You can pause, notice, breathe, and choose differently.

In this episode, I’m talking about the moment that changes everything: catching the thought. Most of us don’t realize how much of our day is running on mental autopilot. One thought turns into a spiral, and before we know it, we’re already stressed, overwhelmed, or assuming the worst.  But here’s the good news: You don’t have to stop every negative thought from happening. You just have to notice it. In this episode, I share: Why your brain is constantly scanning for “threats.” How overthinking becomes a habit Why awareness is the first real shift A simple practice to interrupt spiraling thoughts This episode is your reminder that your thoughts are no longer bossing you around. You can pause, notice, breathe, and choose differently.

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