Radio Headspace Anxiety, Fear, and Truth: How to Stop Believing Every Thought
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Oct 1, 2025 Explore how anxiety distorts reality, convincing us that fears are facts. Discover a mindfulness tool to challenge harmful thoughts by asking if they're true, useful, and kind. Dive into a Mexican folk tale illustrating fear's impact, and learn the importance of evaluating inner narratives. Rosie emphasizes the need for evidence-based thinking and encourages grounding techniques to manage uncertainty. This insightful discussion provides practical strategies to rethink your internal dialogue and embrace clarity.
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Reel Sparked A Question About Truth
- Rosie describes seeing an Instagram reel that claimed "This is why therapy doesn't work" and a friend's question about its truth.
- She wonders what we base truth on when headlines and reels simplify complex realities.
Inner Scripts Become Assumed Facts
- Rosie contrasts academic standards for truth with everyday need for simpler checks about feelings and relationships.
- She warns that unchallenged inner scripts can become assumed facts shaping identity and choices.
Folktale: Fear Takes More Than Death
- Rosie tells a Mexican folklore story her abuelita used to tell about villagers fearing death.
- The tale shows fear can create stories that consume people more than the actual threat.