Episode 92 | How to Do a Quick Thought Audit (When Your Mind Starts Spiraling)

About this episode

Dr. Brandi Kelly discusses how to conduct a Thought Audit to manage internal thoughts and emotions effectively.

Have you ever had a moment where everything feels off—but you can’t explain why? Your energy shifts, your confidence dips, and suddenly you’re questioning yourself for no clear reason. In this episode, Brandi Kelly unpacks what’s really happening in those moments: not external chaos, but internal thoughts running unchecked. Through a personal story and practical teaching, she introduces a simple but powerful 5-step Thought Audit to help you pause, notice, and shift the thoughts shaping your emotions and decisions. This is the quiet work of leadership most people never talk about—the ability to lead your thoughts before they lead you. Key Takeaways Your emotional shifts are often driven by unexamined thoughts, not external events The brain naturally creates “stories” to make sense of situations—often leaning negative for protection You cannot change what you don’t notice Self-awareness is a leadership skill, not just a personal development idea Small mental shifts can create powerful changes in behavior, confidence, and clarity Progress begins with awareness, not perfection Chapters 00:00 Recognizing Subtle Shifts in Energy 03:50 The Five-Step Thought Audit for Self-Awareness…

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Brandi Kelly

Topics covered

• thought audit
• self-awareness
• leadership
• emotional shifts
• mental health

Keywords

• thought audit
• self awareness
• leadership
• emotional shifts
• mental shifts
• confidence
• clarity

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Spark Hope Community, Conversari Press

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