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EPISODE · Jun 10, 2025 · 12 MIN

Overthinking Is Just Emotional Avoidance in Disguise

from Broken to Brave | Guiding you to heal & break free from anxiety · host Dr. Stephanie Lopez

Ever find yourself stuck in a spiral of overanalyzing, replaying conversations, or trying to “figure out” your feelings? I’ve been there! In this episode, I’m breaking down a truth that changed everything for me: overthinking isn’t a mindset issue. It’s emotional avoidance wrapped in logic.I’ll walk you through why your brain goes into overdrive, how your nervous system plays a role, and the simple shift that helps you reconnect to what’s actually underneath the spiral. If you’re tired of living in your head, this one’s for you.In this episode, I cover the following:1. Why overthinking is a nervous system response, not a personality flaw.2. How emotional suppression fuels anxiety and mental spirals.3. Simple first steps to help you pause, feel, and come back to yourself.______________________________________[FREE TRAINING]How high-achieving women can DITCH anxiety in as little as five minutes a day www.brave-method.com/anxiety[FREE CALL]Book a free call to ask me questions directly and seeif we are a fit for working together. www.bravemethod.com/book[RESULTS]Which of these results do you want and inspire you the most? www.brave-method.com/testimonials💗 Dr. Steph @DrStephanieLopezwww.brave-method.com

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Ever find yourself stuck in a spiral of overanalyzing, replaying conversations, or trying to “figure out” your feelings? I’ve been there! In this episode, I’m breaking down a truth that changed everything for me: overthinking isn’t a mindset issue. It’s emotional avoidance wrapped in logic. I’ll walk you through why your brain goes into overdrive, how your nervous system plays a role, and the simple shift that helps you reconnect to what’s actually underneath the spiral. If you’re tired of li...

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