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   E254 · 24 Apr 2026 · 22 min

   4 Types of Overthinking and How to Stop Them - Worry, Intrusive Thoughts, Rumination, Over-Analyzing

   Learn 4 skills to stop overthinking, rumination, worrying and over-analyzing. Overthinking can make you super anxious, but there are practical ways to stop it. Here is a link to my "How to Process Your Emotions" course: https://courses.therapyinanutshell.com/emotion-processing Learn the skills to regulate your Emotions, join the membership: https://courses.therapyinanutshell.com/membership Looking for affordable online counseling? My sponsor, BetterHelp, connects you to a licensed professional from the comfort of your own home. Try it now for 10% off your first month:…

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   E238 · 17 Apr 2026 · 11 min

   Meditation for Chronic Pain- Somatic Tracking Exercise to Replace Fear with Curiosity

   If you have chronic pain including back pain you can benefit from this somatic tracking exercise from Alan Gordon’s Pain Reprocessing Therapy Pain Psychology Center: https://painpsychologycenter.com/ The Way Out of Chronic Pain, by Alan Gordon: https://a.co/d/6suF8CC Learn the skills to Regulate your Emotions, join the membership: https://courses.therapyinanutshell.com/membership ⚠️ Important note: This exercise is intended for people whose pain has been medically evaluated and is not caused by active injury, infection, fracture, or disease. Pain Reprocessing Therapy does not replace medical…

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   E224 · 10 Apr 2026 · 50 min

   How to Heal Attachment Wounds - Anxious or Avoidant Attachment styles w/ Jessica Baum

   If you’ve ever wondered whether your attachment style is fixed, good news: it’s not. In this conversation with therapist and author Jessica Baum, LMHC (Anxiously Attached; SAFE), we unpack practical, step-by-step ways to heal attachment wounds, shift anxious attachment and avoidant patterns, and build secure attachment—in real relationships, not just in your head. Learn the skills to regulate your Emotions, join the membership: https://courses.therapyinanutshell.com/membership Looking for affordable online counseling? My sponsor, BetterHelp, connects you to a licensed professional from the…

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   E248 · 3 Apr 2026 · 20 min

   3 Essential Strategies to Prevent Burnout - Slow Productivity Summary by Cal Newport

   Burnout isn’t caused by doing too much—it’s caused by using stress as your limit. Learn 3 slow productivity shifts to work less and feel better. Learn the skills to Regulate your Emotions, join the membership: https://courses.therapyinanutshell.com/membership Looking for affordable online counseling? My sponsor, BetterHelp, connects you to a licensed professional from the comfort of your own home. Try it now for 10% off your first month: https://betterhelp.com/therapyinanutshell Learn more in one of my in-depth mental health courses: https://courses.therapyinanutshell.com Therapy in a…

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   E237 · 27 Mar 2026 · 46 min

   Social Anxiety Skills That Actually Help w/ Dr. Deborah Dobson

   Social Anxiety Explained with Dr. Deborah Dobson: Why Social Anxiety Feels So Intense and the Skills That Actually Help Learn the skills to Regulate your Emotions, join the membership: https://courses.therapyinanutshell.com/membership In this conversation, Emma McAdam and Deb Dobson explore the complexities of social anxiety, its prevalence, and the impact of avoidance on mental health. They discuss common cognitive distortions associated with social anxiety, the importance of self-compassion, and practical strategies for managing anxiety in social situations. Deb emphasizes the value of…

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   E240 · 12 Mar 2026 · 10 min

   Healing Beam of Light Meditation for Energy, Warmth and Healing

   Using this short meditation, visualize a healing beam of light helping you overcome hurt, giving you energy, and helping you heal. Sign up for my free Panic Attacks course https://courses.therapyinanutshell.com/ending-panic-attacks-and-anxiety-attacks Sometimes when I’m feeling a little cold, or hurt, or stuck, or frozen, or just like I’d like to have a little more love and light and energy in my life- I like to do this gentle little 9-minute meditation called Healing Beam of Light, and it’s perfect for healing and energizing at the start of the day. So, let’s try it together. This exercise…

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   E245 · 6 Mar 2026 · 12 min

   Hidden Medical Issues that Mimic Depression and Anxiety

   Depression and anxiety can come from physical problems like thyroid, hormones, sleep, or nutrient deficiencies—learn the top medical causes to check Learn the skills to Regulate your Emotions, join the membership: https://courses.therapyinanutshell.com/membership How to Sleep Better Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiUrrIiqidTWdplSnedICFAMlMN-8ikae If you’re struggling with depression or anxiety, it might not be “just in your head.” Many medical conditions can mimic or trigger mood symptoms—things like thyroid imbalances, hormone changes, nutrient deficiencies, sleep…

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   E230 · 26 Feb 2026 · 30 min

   6 Keys to get WAY MORE out of Therapy

   Learn how to get the most out of therapy, how to choose the right therapist and how to know if therapy is right for you. Learn the skills to Regulate your Emotions, join the membership: https://courses.therapyinanutshell.com/membership In this conversation, Emma McAdam and Barry Fell discuss how to maximize the benefits of therapy. They share practical tips, including the importance of setting clear goals, the therapeutic relationship, and the balance between insight and action. They emphasize the need for clients to be proactive, such as bringing a journal to sessions, and the significance…

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   E242 · 24 Feb 2026 · 33 min

   How to Manage Chronic Pain- w/ Author Alan Gordon LCSW

   Alan Gordon is the author of the Way Out, he developed and tested Pain Reprocessing Therapy as an evidence based treatment for Chronic Pain Learn the skills to Regulate your Emotions, join the membership: https://courses.therapyinanutshell.com/membership In this engaging conversation, Alan and I delve into the concept of neuroplastic pain, exploring how the brain can misinterpret safe signals from the body as dangerous, leading to chronic pain. One speaker shares their personal journey with chronic pain, highlighting the confusion and frustration that arises from conflicting medical opinions…

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    E244 · 20 Feb 2026 · 28 min

    How Chronic Pain Gets Stuck in the Nervous System

    Back pain and other chronic pain can be managed with pain reprocessing therapy. Alan Gordon’s book The Way Out can teach you how to retrain your brain to manage chronic pain The Pain Psychology Center: https://painpsychologycenter.com/ The Way Out book: https://a.co/d/053sW1L0 Chronic Pain Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiUrrIiqidTXq4l8CetR1bQqoQfONrh4c Somatic Tracking Exercise: https://youtu.be/HeNRMr8uJbI Learn the skills to Regulate your Emotions, join the membership: https://courses.therapyinanutshell.com/membership Chronic pain isn't "just in your head"—it's often…