# 496 How to Stop Overthinking Every Little Thing (Why Your Brain Will Not Quit and What to Do About It)

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Podcast: [Your Anxiety Toolkit - Practical Skills for Anxiety, Panic & Depression](https://stenobird.com/podcast/your-anxiety-toolkit-practical-skills-for-anxiety-panic-depression-440514)
Published: 2026-07-29T11:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 905

## Resource

In this episode, I share why overthinking isn't actually a thinking problem, but a willingness-to-feel problem, and I teach you a simple, compassionate framework to break free from rumination and reconnect with what truly matters.

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