Overthinking, Anxiety, and the Stories We Tell Ourselves

In this episode of The Self Love Project, Megan dives into overthinking, anxiety, and the stories our minds love to spin. From embarrassing high school moments that replay for decades to catastrophic “what ifs” about the future, she unpacks how our brains turn neutral events into full-blown narratives. You’ll learn the common story genres — replay, mind-reading, comparison, “shoulds,” and catastrophizing — and why they fuel anxiety instead of clarity. With practical tools like pattern interrupts, grounding techniques, and reframing exercises, Megan shows you how to catch yourself in the spiral and rewrite the narrative. This episode is both honest and empowering — a reminder that your thoughts are not facts, your stories are not truth, and you have far more power over your mental loops than you think.

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