Adjusting Podcast
This podcast is all about the journey of healing, growth and self-discovery. It's called Adjusting, and it's going to be a space for candid conversations and inspiring affirmations to help navigate life's inevitable changes and transitions.
Whether you're recovering from trauma, redefining your purpose, managing mental health, or simply craving more authenticity - this show is for you. We'll get raw and real about confronting struggles, while motivating you to adjust your mindset every step of the way.
I'll be bringing on amazing guests to share their own stories of resilience and reinvention. You'll hear practical tools for adjusting to your most empowered self through self-love, vulnerability and courage.
This is about tuning into what your soul has been calling you towards. It's your weekly reminder that adjusting your life is possible with an open heart and mindset.
Adjusting Podcast
Adjusting to Mental Filtering: When You Can't See Anything But the Negative
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Have you ever had an amazing day—got compliments, nailed a project, connected with friends—but all you can think about on the drive home is that one awkward thing you said? Or walked out of an electric audition only to spiral about whether you picked the right song?
Welcome to mental filtering: the cognitive distortion that zooms in on the negative and filters out everything else. In this episode, we're diving into why our brains love to replay what went wrong on a loop, how this pattern shows up in our relationships, creative work, jobs, and daily life—and most importantly, what we can actually do about it.
In this episode, we cover:
- What mental filtering is and how to recognize it in real time
- How this thinking pattern manifests in your body (hint: it's not just in your head)
- The connection between childhood trauma, rejection, and hypervigilance
- Practical tools to challenge the filter and see the full picture
- Real-world application for relationships, auditions, work, and everyday moments
- Why progress matters more than perfection
This isn't about toxic positivity or "good vibes only"—it's about being accurate, not just positive. It's about telling yourself the whole truth, not just the filtered version your brain wants you to believe.
If you're a creative, someone navigating mental health, or just tired of your brain hijacking your good days, this episode is for you.
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Disclaimer: Adjusting Podcast is NOT a substitute for professional diagnosis or treatment.