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episode 188: Catastrophizing
Catastrophizing: when worst-case scenarios dominate your thoughts, leading you away from reality, fueling fear and anxiety. Find out why this common perfectionist habit is not protective but actually poisoning your potential and how to stop catastrophizing.
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Listen to the full episode to hear:
- Why Worry Won't Protect You or Prepare You
- What makes catastrophizing especially addictive for perfectionists
- How to stop worrying about the future +why you want to aspa
EPSISODE 188 TIMESTAMPS:
00:00-Introduction to Perfectionism Rewired
01:01-Replaying The Worst Case Scenario On Repeat
01:38-Brining You To Reality + Out of Living In Fear
02:26-Secondary Gains + Hidden Benefits of Catastrophizing
03:08-Why Worrying Won't Protect You
04:18-Perfectionism Optimized heart surgeon client on panic + career progress
05:23-Choosing Trust Over Fear
06:03-Expanding Your Options by Integrity Inquiry
06:34-Beauty of Present Moment Awareness
07:33-Confronting Incongruence in Catastrophic Thinking
08:37-Owning Your Choice To Stop Worrying About The Future
09:14-How Catastrophizing Impacts Perfectionists
10:30-If All You Want For Christmas is Calm
11:39-Breaking the Cycle of Catastrophizing