Why Your Mind Jumps to the Worst Case (And How to Stop It)

Why Your Mind Jumps to the Worst Case (And How to Stop It)

April 21, 2026 · 34 min

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This episode explores the phenomenon of catastrophising, its causes, and strategies to regain control over anxious thoughts.

Send us Fan Mail Do you ever find your mind jumping straight to the worst-case scenario… even when there’s no real evidence something is wrong? That’s catastrophising. And if you’ve been stuck in that loop of overthinking, anxiety, and “what if” thinking,this episode will help you understand exactly why it happens and how to start taking back control. In this episode, I break down: What catastrophising actually is (and why your brain does it)How to spot it in your own thinking patternsWhy it ...

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