EPISODE · Aug 10, 2025 · 15 MIN
You'd Be Happier if You Stopped Thinking About Yourself So Much
from Pretty Philosophical · host Pretty Philosophical with Denée Seaton
For years, I lived inside my head, obsessing over my appearance and how I was perceived by others. This exhausting cycle stole years from me. In this episode, we explore what it means to be consumed by your inner world, how self-consciousness becomes a self-perpetuating loop, and the surprising freedom that emerges when you begin to focus outward. If you’ve ever felt trapped by overthinking, stuck in your own narrative, or overwhelmed by shame and self-analysis, this episode is for you. 00:00: I used to hate myself.01:36: No one’s thinking about you as much as you think.02:20: How inner narratives distort your reality.03:03: Why we get addicted to negative thoughts.04:20: The exhausting loop of mental self-sabotage.05:17: How everything changed once I looked outward.06:14: Your brain needs space to think clearly.09:02: How to un-rot your brain and shift the story.11:07: Final thoughts. #self-consciousness #overthinking #innerworld #personalgrowth #mentalhealth See show notes: https://inlet.fm/denee/episodes/6887bb71aeee41ce120bf948 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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