Podcast 424: How to make intrusive thoughts work for you, not against you.

Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.app SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk about managing intrusive thoughts. This podcast is part 6 of my series on the different parts of the mind and brain. Intrusive thinking is can be defined as uncontrollable, unwanted thoughts that we feel unable to resist. This kind of thinking is often a way of coping with an underlying, unresolved issue. It’s not always the most effective or sustainable way to deal with pain or trauma, but it’s a coping mechanism—a type of distraction you use to try to keep the source of your pain bearable, at least in the short term. Sign up to Patreon to get access to full AD-FREE epsiodes, exclusive downloads, live Q&As, and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleaf OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS: -Athletic Greens: All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/leaf to take ownership over your health and pick up the ultimate daily nutritional insurance! -Chime: See for yourself why Chime is so loved at chime.com/drleaf. -Butcher Box: For a limited time, ButcherBox is offering my listeners Free New York strips and lobster, PLUS $10 off your first box. Just sign up today at butcherbox.com/DRLEAF to get two, 10 oz New York strip steaks and 8 oz of lobster claw and knuckle meat FREE in your first order, PLUS $10 off your first box. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: 2:40 We all battle with intrusive thoughts 3:10, 5:48 How to change the way you look at intrusive thoughts 6:00 What intrusive thoughts are 7:10 When you are aware of something you can change it! 8:00, 11:47 How to use mind management to deal with intrusive thoughts 16:35 How intrusive thoughts can become your best friend! ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: -Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com -Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com! - Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources -Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/- -Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf -Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf -Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf *DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.