Have you ever found yourself trapped in negative thoughts that feel overwhelming or even all-consuming? What if I told you that your thoughts are not facts, and that you have the power to challenge them?
In this episode, Ria, a Student Therapist at UBC, dives into the powerful concept of recognizing and reframing cognitive distortions. She’ll share practical tools to help you shift negative thought patterns and embrace self-compassion, all while reminding you that you're so much more than what’s going on in your mind. Tune in to discover how you can start improving your mental well-being today.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Transformative Thinking
2:58 Understanding Thoughts vs. Facts
4:45 Identifying Cognitive Distortions
7:47 Tools for Challenging Negative Thoughts
8:30 Scientific Evidence
10:50 Practising Reframing
14:25 Practicing Self-Compassion and Kindness
16:45 Conclusion and Key Takeaways
For inquiries or to connect, please email Ria Gupta at riagupta3110@gmail.com. Follow @thatcomfortpodcast on Instagram for updates
