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Lessons in Overthinking & Obsessing

Lessons in Overthinking & Obsessing

Carly Ann 280 Episodes Sep 20, 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

Ever feel Crazy? Therapist Shares 3 Lessons to Improve Mood, Self-Esteem, & Confidence
Ever feel Crazy? Therapist Shares 3 Lessons to Improve Mood, Self-Esteem, & Confidence Sep 20, 2026 00:11:33 If you have a harsh inner critic, sometimes feel anxious or pressured without knowing why, or have moments where you think, “Am I going crazy?” - this episode is perfect for you.This episode is coming straight from my week and the therapy room - the thoughts, moments, and lessons that have stayed with me and that I feel called to share with you guys this weekAs a therapist, I’m sharing 3 simple bu
When Your Head and Heart Don’t Agree: 2 Therapy Tools to Help You Feel More Aligned
When Your Head and Heart Don’t Agree: 2 Therapy Tools to Help You Feel More Aligned Sep 16, 2026 00:14:42 Have you ever understood something in your head, but still not felt it, believed it, or acted on it?You can know something logically. You can analyse it, rationalise it, talk it through and understand exactly what you “should” do. And yet somehow, you still feel stuck. Your emotions haven’t caught up, you just don’t quite believe what you know. Or you keep finding yourself acting in ways that don’
Harsh Inner Critic That Makes You Overthink & Feel Bad? A Therapist Introduces Compassion-Focused Therapy
Harsh Inner Critic That Makes You Overthink & Feel Bad? A Therapist Introduces Compassion-Focused Therapy Sep 13, 2026 00:18:52 Do you have a harsh inner critic that makes you overthink, puts you down, or leaves you feeling bad about yourself?This episode deep dives into a therapy that can help you overcome that voice that holds you back and tells you you're not good enough.A harsh inner critic can lead to poor habits, low mood, and unrealistic standards,Through honest conversations and therapist-informed insights, I (
Feel Like Your Healing Isn’t Working? Therapist Shares A Model to About Change, Setbacks & Starting Again
Feel Like Your Healing Isn’t Working? Therapist Shares A Model to About Change, Setbacks & Starting Again Sep 9, 2026 00:26:29 Feel Like Healing Isn’t Working? You're no on your own!Have you ever felt like your healing isn’t working, you’re going backwards, or you’re suddenly back at square one?In this episode, I (Carly Ann) explore the Cycle of Change with you, I know that understanding this model (developed by psychologists Prochaska and DiClemente) helps us understand wat to expect when you are ready (and even desp
Desperate to Stop Repeating The Same Cycle? Do THIS Today
Desperate to Stop Repeating The Same Cycle? Do THIS Today Sep 3, 2026 00:12:46 Are you exhausted from feeling like you're living the patterns out over and over again?You know you're capable of more. You make the promises. You tell yourself this time will be different. But somehow, you keep finding yourself back in the same patterns, facing the same problems, and wondering why you can't seem to break free.That feeling of being stuck can be suffocating. Like no mat
Can’t Stop Obsessing Over Someone? Listen to This Soothing, Grounding & Honest Talk from a Therapist That Has Been There Too
Can’t Stop Obsessing Over Someone? Listen to This Soothing, Grounding & Honest Talk from a Therapist That Has Been There Too Aug 30, 2026 00:10:48 Can’t stop replaying a conversation, analysing someone’s behaviour, or obsessing over what they really meant? Whether it’s an ex, a boss, a friend, or someone else in your life, relational interactions can sometimes take over your entire mind, making it hard to focus on anything else.In this episode, I’m speaking directly to the part of you that is overthinking, spiralling, checking, replaying, an
How to Stop Overtexting When You’re Triggered
How to Stop Overtexting When You’re Triggered Aug 23, 2026 00:20:20 Do you find yourself staring at your phone, rewriting the same text, checking if they’ve replied, and fighting the urge to send “just one more message”?Maybe you overtext when you feel ignored, rejected, anxious, triggered, or unsure where you stand. You send the paragraph, double text, triple text, ask for reassurance, and then regret it the second you hit send.You’re not alone. And you’re not “t
Strengthen Your Toolbox | A Therapist’s Framework for Becoming Less Triggered
Strengthen Your Toolbox | A Therapist’s Framework for Becoming Less Triggered Aug 16, 2026 00:19:28 If you find yourself getting triggered by certain people, situations at work, recurring patterns, or falling into unhealthy habits that feel completely out of character, this is for you.I’m Carly Ann, and I’ve worked with thousands of people who desperately want to change the cycle of overthinking, obsessing, and having big reactions that can feel irrational, even when you know you’re not respondi
Why Do I Get Triggered So Easily? A Therapist Explains 4 Reasons
Why Do I Get Triggered So Easily? A Therapist Explains 4 Reasons Aug 10, 2026 00:16:22 Why Do I Get Triggered So Easily? A Therapist Explains 4 ReasonsHave you ever had a reaction that felt much bigger than the situation? Someone says something small, cancels plans, goes quiet or gives you criticism, and suddenly you're anxious, angry, hurt or overwhelmed.Or maybe your trigger looks more like overthinking: replaying conversations, analysing what someone meant, seeking reassuranc
If Work is Your Biggest Trigger and Makes You Feel Anxious, Listen to This
If Work is Your Biggest Trigger and Makes You Feel Anxious, Listen to This Aug 2, 2026 00:10:09 If work has become the place where your anxiety feels the loudest, this episode is for you.Maybe Sunday evenings are just filled with dread these days, or one email can send you into hours of overthinking. Maybe you constantly question whether you're good enough, replay conversations on your drive home, worry you've said the wrong thing, or feel like you're waiting to be found out.You
Limerence and Obsessing AFFIRMATIONS
Limerence and Obsessing AFFIRMATIONS Jul 30, 2026 00:08:02 Break free from limerence, obsessive thoughts, and rumination with these calming affirmations. If you find yourself constantly thinking about someone, replaying conversations, fantasising about a relationship, or struggling to move on, these affirmations are designed to help you shift your focus back to yourself.Regular affirmation practice can help reinforce healthier thought patterns, build self
Big Emotional Reactions? Becoming the Observer Instead of Overreacting
Big Emotional Reactions? Becoming the Observer Instead of Overreacting Jul 26, 2026 00:16:17 Hello! Have you been getting triggered and having reactions that feel out of proportion? Maybe you snapped at someone you love, shut down, felt overwhelmed, or found yourself asking "Why did I react like that?"I don't actually like the term 'over-reacting' but sometimes we call a spade a spade.A lot of the time, our biggest emotional reactions are often about more than what&#

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