#43 The Real Reason You Can’t Stop Overthinking (And How to Break Free)

#43 The Real Reason You Can’t Stop Overthinking (And How to Break Free)

From The Rebellious Healer by Jenny Peterson

April 8, 2026 · 17 min · Season 5 · Episode 43

About this episode

This episode explores the roots of overthinking and offers insights on how to break free from it.

If you’ve ever found yourself stuck in your head… replaying conversations, second-guessing decisions, or lying awake at night unable to turn your brain off…this episode is for you. Overthinking is often labeled as “just who you are.” But what if it’s not your personality…and actually a subconscious pattern that’s been running the show? In this episode, I’m breaking down: Why overthinking isn’t problem-solving The real root of overthinking (and where it started) How this ...

People in this episode

Host: Jenny Peterson

Topics covered

  • overthinking
  • mental health
  • self-awareness
  • subconscious patterns
  • problem-solving

Keywords

  • overthinking
  • mental patterns
  • self-improvement
  • decision-making
  • anxiety

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