Do you ever find yourself replaying conversations in your head, second-guessing every decision, or feeling trapped in constant "what if" thoughts? In this episode, Alison unpacks the truth behind overthinking — not as a flaw or weakness, but as a learned way your mind tries to keep you safe.
You'll discover how overthinking develops as a protection strategy when love, safety, or acceptance once felt conditional and how your nervous system learned that staying alert and analyzing everything was the way to survive. But as Alison explains, what once protected you is now keeping you stuck in fear and self-doubt.
This episode guides you through the deeper layers of healing, helping you recognize that overthinking is a false sense of safety. You'll learn how to ground your body, soothe your nervous system, and rebuild real inner safety based on trust, not control.
By the end, you'll understand how to move from a mind that's always protecting you to a body that finally feels safe to live — choosing presence over perfection, compassion over criticism, and self-trust over fear.
✨ Key Takeaways:
Overthinking is a learned protection, not a personality flaw
Real safety comes from self-trust, not control
You can't think your way out of overthinking — you have to feel your way into safety
Take a deep breath — this is your invitation to come home to yourself.
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