Overthinking is a sign we are avoiding our feelings

Overthinking is a sign we are avoiding our feelings

From A New Way of Being by Simon Mundie

April 6, 2026 · 7 min

About this episode

The episode discusses how overthinking can be a mechanism to avoid feelings and the implications of this behavior on self-awareness and emotional health.

Overthinking is a sign we are avoiding our feelings. When I was young, I remember thinking 'I don't know why I don't feel sad'. And the reason was - I had gone into my head to stop from feeling. This is the first way we all learn to escape from our experience, causing a split and beginning the process of self-abandonment. Work with me - free 15 minute 1:1 consultation: https://calendly.com/simon-wgw/simon-... Substack: https://simonmundie.substack.com/ For a gift of 30 free meditation sessions on Henry Shukman's meditation app 'The Way' - click here: https://the-way.app.link/simon Watch on YouTube: http://youtube.com/watch?v=ZkugHKi39O0&lc=UgzMqdI4sGKNW3Q8KyB4AaABAg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Simon Mundie

Topics covered

  • overthinking
  • emotional avoidance
  • self-abandonment
  • mental health
  • personal development

Keywords

  • overthinking
  • feelings
  • self-abandonment
  • mental health
  • emotional avoidance
  • personal growth
  • meditation

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Henry Shukman's meditation app 'The Way', Substack, Acast

Places: YouTube

More episodes of A New Way of Being

Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the A New Way of Being podcast page.