Your Brain’s Favorite Lie: Catastrophic Thinking & How to Shut It Down Is your brain constantly predicting worst-case scenarios? Stuck in overthinking spirals that feel impossible to escape? Catastrophic thinking is not reality—it’s your brain running an outdated survival script. This episode breaks down the neuroscience of why your brain does this and, more importantly, how to stop it for good. 🔹 Why your brain loves worst-case scenarios (and how to override it) 🔹 The hidden thought patterns fueling your stress & anxiety 🔹 A step-by-step strategy to stop catastrophic thinking before it spirals This isn’t just “think positive” nonsense. This is science. If your brain is keeping you stuck in anxiety and self-doubt, you need this episode. 🎧 Listen now and get the tools to take your brain off the catastrophe treadmill. Links & Resources 🔹 Take the Thought Trap Quiz (FREE) → https://charliehornescoaching.com/quiz 🔹 VIP Vault (Masterclasses, Workbooks & More) → https://charliehornescoaching.com/vipvault 🔹 Masterclass on Thought Work & Emotional Regulation → https://charliehornescoaching.com/store 🔹 Watch Next: Perfectionism is Keeping You Stuck → https://youtu.be/1Z49iKiiJ68 Subscribe for more science-backed strategies → https://www.youtube.com/@UCYScxpO4iy6S2RgJwHIX9sQ Timestamps & Chapters 00:00 - Why Your Brain Loves Worst-Case Scenarios 03:45 - The Neuroscience of Catastrophic Thinking 08:12 - How Thought Patterns Fuel Anxiety 12:30 - Breaking the Spiral: The Storm System Method 18:45 - Rewiring Your Brain’s Response to Uncertainty 24:00 - Final Thoughts & Next Steps 🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode! #catastrophicthinking #thoughtwork #brookecastillo #thelifecoachschool #overthinking #anxietyrelief #mindsetshifts #womenleaders #neuroscience #burnout #selfdoubt #mentalresilience #confidencecoaching #leadershipdevelopment #braintraining