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Managing Intrusive Thoughts: How Women Can Avoid the Rumination Trap

Episode Summary

A practical conversation about intrusive thoughts, rumination, and hidden mental compulsions in women, with supportive ERP- and CBT-informed ideas for responding more calmly and clearly.

Episode Notes

Welcome back, everyone! Today we're tackling something that affects so many women but rarely gets the spotlight it deserves—intrusive thoughts and that exhausting rumination trap. I'm here with our guest who's gonna help us understand why women, in particular, struggle with this and what we can actually do about it. So, let's start with the basics. What exactly are intrusive thoughts? Lauren Whitmore Books City: Martellago Address: 32 Via Mascagni Website: https://www.amazon.com/dp/b0gvkfqby6