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Lessons in Overthinking & Obsessing

Lessons in Overthinking & Obsessing

Carly Ann 280 Episodes Jul 16, 2026

This podcast explores why people obsess, overthink, attach too deeply, and lose themselves in relationships. It addresses issues like obsessive thinking, racing thoughts, self-critical thinking, anxiety, and constant worrying. The host, Carly Ann, shares insights and support for getting out of your head and overcoming patterns such as overanalyzing conversations, intrusive thoughts, reassurance seeking, perfectionism, self-doubt, emotional overwhelm, and relationship anxiety.

Episodes

Somatic Meditation to Stop Relying on Them for Self-Worth & Happiness
Somatic Meditation to Stop Relying on Them for Self-Worth & Happiness Jul 16, 2026 00:09:50 This guided somatic meditation helps you gently break the habit of relying on someone else for your self-worth, happiness, or sense of security. Using body-based awareness and compassionate guidance, you'll reconnect with yourself, soothe your nervous system, and strengthen the belief that everything you need begins within you. The more you practise, the easier it becomes to feel grounded, emo
Want to Stop Letting Someone Else Control Your Happiness & Self-Worth?
Want to Stop Letting Someone Else Control Your Happiness & Self-Worth? Jul 12, 2026 00:19:47 Do you start overthinking or obsessing because of someone else's mood, behaviour, or attention? Does your happiness or self-worth change based on how they treat you? In this episode, I explore why this happens and we explore what it's like to live like this. Plus, I'll share a powerful journal prompt to help you reflect, reconnect with your own worth, and start taking your power back
3 CBT Techniques to Stop Overthinking
3 CBT Techniques to Stop Overthinking Jul 10, 2026 00:18:42 In this episode I am sharing 3 strategies that I genuinely have practiced and discuss often in my practice, these tools draw on decades of psychological research from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). These are the core intervention I use day to day in practice and across my work.When I am making a list of 3, it can
A Powerful Somatic Meditation to Ease Overthinking and Self-Soothe
A Powerful Somatic Meditation to Ease Overthinking and Self-Soothe Jul 8, 2026 00:09:08 When we get stuck in overthinking, it's easy to believe we need to think our way out of it. But often, what we really need is to slow down and reconnect with ourselves.This somatic meditation for overthinking is a gentle invitation to step out of your busy mind and into your body. Somatic practices help regulate the nervous system by bringing awareness to what's happening inside, helping y
Why Can't I stop Overthinking?
Why Can't I stop Overthinking? Jul 6, 2026 00:15:58 If you've ever found yourself asking, "Why can't I stop overthinking?" then this episode is for you.In this episode, I break down the five most common reasons behind overthinking, obsessing, and anxiety. Understanding why your mind gets stuck in these patterns is the first step towards breaking free from them. By uncovering the root causes of overthinking, you'll be better eq
Therapist Shares a 4 Step Intervention to Quit People Pleasing Today
Therapist Shares a 4 Step Intervention to Quit People Pleasing Today Jun 28, 2026 00:10:51 In this episode, I'm sharing a powerful 4-step therapy intervention to help you start overcoming people-pleasing today. I genuinely work through this in detail with people and it works!If you know you have a tendency to put other people's needs before your own, say yes when you really want to say no, or abandon yourself in order to keep the peace, this episode is for you. People-pleasing i
A Somatic Practice to Help You Stop People Pleasing
A Somatic Practice to Help You Stop People Pleasing Jun 24, 2026 00:11:42 I've recorded a somatic practice for you.A somatic practice basically helps you tune into and regulate your body and nervous system. While cognitive approaches focus on changing thoughts and beliefs, somatic work addresses the stress, emotions, and automatic patterns held in the body. For me, it all about combining both that supports lasting change when it comes to overthinking, habits, and tr
How & Why You People Please & Care Too Much - Plus Therapy Interventions to Stop
How & Why You People Please & Care Too Much - Plus Therapy Interventions to Stop Jun 21, 2026 00:29:22 In today's episode, we're exploring people-pleasing and why it so often comes at the cost of losing yourself. We'll unpack what people-pleasing really is, the subtle and obvious ways it can show up, and why it often leaves us feeling anxious, worried, exhausted, and disconnected from our own needs. We'll also explore why these patterns develop, how they are often rooted in similar
Guided Meditation for Overthinking - Grounding & Coming Back to The Moment
Guided Meditation for Overthinking - Grounding & Coming Back to The Moment Jun 17, 2026 00:10:12 In the previous episode before this one, I spoke to those of you who feel stuck in your head and find it hard to really be in the moment. If that’s you, it’s worth going back and listening to that that too.This episode is a guided grounding meditation for you to listen to when feeling triggered, or can notice you are overthinking/spiralling. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Work with Carly Ann⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join Newsletter⁠⁠
Overthinking & Obsessing? Therapy Principles to Help You Live in the Moment
Overthinking & Obsessing? Therapy Principles to Help You Live in the Moment Jun 14, 2026 00:23:56 Hello my friends, my fellow overthinkers, coming up in this episode we will talk aboutOf course have a chit chat about how overthinking stands in the way of your dreams, the life you desire and deserveHow overthinking disconnects us from the present moment and the life happening around usShare some every day examples of what it looks like to be more in your headShare some key messages and psychoed
5 minute Powerful Affirmations for When You Feel Ignored - Helping You Cope
5 minute Powerful Affirmations for When You Feel Ignored - Helping You Cope Jun 10, 2026 00:06:15 Helping you cope, ground, and feel calm with powerful affirmationAre you being ignored or feeling ignored right now?If you don't know where you stand and are feeling like you're left out or forgotten right now - I have recorded some affirmations to help you feel more secure, ground yourself, and think in a more balanced wayMusic by  Mykola Sosin from Pixabay⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Work with Carly Ann⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
Feeling Ignored? Stop Obsessing and Stay True to Yourself
Feeling Ignored? Stop Obsessing and Stay True to Yourself Jun 7, 2026 00:26:56 Are you obsessing & overthinking about being ignored?Whether you are obviously being ignored, subtly, or you're not sure, in this episode I (Carly Ann) am addressing the impact it can have on you.As usual we will have an important conversation about the experience of being ignored and what this can trigger off within us, plus I'll share the any inspiring ideas that pop in along the way that I

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