In this Therapy Thrift Shop Find, host Winifred Akande shares a personal spiral of catastrophic thinking after starting a new job—and walks us through how to recognize and challenge those “what if everything goes wrong?” thoughts. Learn how to spot catastrophizing, reframe fear-based thoughts, and build mental resilience using real-life examples, humor, and heart. Because sometimes, your anxious brain is just a little too creative.

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Ever finish something amazing and instantly downplay it? You're not alone. In this Therapy Thrift Shop Find, Winifred gets honest about how a lifetime of disqualifying the positives—aka brushing off compliments, minimizing achievements, and never letting the good stuff land—has impacted her mental health. She explores where this pattern comes from, what it’s cost her, and how she’s learning to let the good things count. If you’ve ever struggled to accept praise or feel like nothing you do is enough, this one's for you.

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In this short episode, I share a real moment of mental filtering after co-hosting a baby shower. Even though the event went well, I found myself stuck on the decorations that didn’t meet my expectations. I talk through how this cognitive distortion showed up, what my inner critic was saying, and how I’m learning to reframe those thoughts with self-compassion. If you’ve ever fixated on one small flaw and overlooked everything that went right, this one’s for you.

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Disclaimer: The resources and content shared here are for informational purposes only and do not constitute medical advice. If you are struggling with your mental health, please seek support from a licensed professional. You are not alone. 💛