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EPISODE · Aug 14, 2025 · 7 MIN

Rewriting the Story: The Power of Cognitive Reframing

from Untethering Shame · host Kyira Wackett

In this solo episode, I’m diving into a tool that has changed my life and the lives of so many of my clients: cognitive reframing — the practice of shifting how we think about our experiences to reduce shame, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm.We explore how even subtle mindset shifts can dramatically change how we engage with difficult moments, and why reframing isn’t about toxic positivity — it’s about reclaiming our power.Inside this episode, you’ll learn:What cognitive reframing actually is and where it comes fromHow shame distorts our thoughts and keeps us stuckReal-life examples of reframing anxious or shame-based thoughtsFive practical steps to help you start reframing right nowIf you've ever caught yourself spiraling over a comment, dreading a task before it begins, or feeling like you can’t change your inner narrative — this episode is for you.🧠 Want more support?Download the free workbook, Reframing the Narrative: A Self-Coaching Tool for Rewriting Shame-Fueled Thoughts to practice shifting your perspective with compassion and intention.Join the AR Insider List for weekly tools and resources on untethering from shame and building a life rooted in self-trust.Book a free 25-minute discovery call to explore 1:1 coaching and program options that meet you where you are.🎧 Subscribe + ShareMake sure you’re subscribed on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, and leave a review if this episode spoke to you.Know someone who struggles with negative thought spirals? Share this episode with them — your story might be just what they need to hear.💬 You are not your thoughts. You are the narrator — and you get to choose how the story unfolds.#CognitiveReframing #UntetheringShame #ShameResilience #ReframeYourThoughts #AdversityRising

In this solo episode, I’m diving into a tool that has changed my life and the lives of so many of my clients: cognitive reframing — the practice of shifting how we think about our experiences to reduce shame, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm.We explore how even subtle mindset shifts can dramatically change how we engage with difficult moments, and why reframing isn’t about toxic positivity — it’s about reclaiming our power.Inside this episode, you’ll learn:What cognitive reframing actually is and where it comes fromHow shame distorts our thoughts and keeps us stuckReal-life examples of reframing anxious or shame-based thoughtsFive practical steps to help you start reframing right nowIf you've ever caught yourself spiraling over a comment, dreading a task before it begins, or feeling like you can’t change your inner narrative — this episode is for you.🧠 Want more support?Download the free workbook, Reframing the Narrative: A Self-Coaching Tool for Rewriting Shame-Fueled Thoughts to practice shifting your perspective with compassion and intention.Join the AR Insider List for weekly tools and resources on untethering from shame and building a life rooted in self-trust.Book a free 25-minute discovery call to explore 1:1 coaching and program options that meet you where you are.🎧 Subscribe + ShareMake sure you’re subscribed on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, and leave a review if this episode spoke to you.Know someone who struggles with negative thought spirals? Share this episode with them — your story might be just what they need to hear.💬 You are not your thoughts. You are the narrator — and you get to choose how the story unfolds.#CognitiveReframing #UntetheringShame #ShameResilience #ReframeYourThoughts #AdversityRising

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