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EPISODE · Feb 25, 2025 · 20 MIN

🧠 Overthinking is Killing Your Relationships (And Your Sanity) – How to Stop the Spiral

from FUNK !T | Mindful Media & Communication · host Sascha Funk

Ever replayed a conversation in your head 100 times, convinced you said something stupid? Stared at a text message for hours, analyzing every emoji, punctuation mark, and read receipt? Yeah, overthinking is the worst.In this episode, we break down why your brain loves to sabotage you, how communication theories explain the overthinking spiral, and—most importantly—how to stop the madness before it ruins your relationships (and your peace of mind).🎙️ What’s inside: • Cognitive Dissonance & Overanalysis: Why your mind invents problems that don’t exist. • Uncertainty Reduction Theory: Why we crave clarity and make up nonsense when we don’t have it. • The Mind-Reading Fallacy: No, you don’t actually know what they’re thinking. • How to break the overthinking cycle and communicate like a normal human again.👀 Challenge: The next time you catch yourself spiraling, ask: Do I actually have proof, or am I just assuming?🔥 Don’t let your brain be your worst enemy. Hit play & let’s talk!

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