Don’t Believe Everything You Think: Spotting and Reframing Cognitive Distortions

Ever catch yourself spiraling from “I ate a bagel” to “welp, day’s ruined”? Today Maria and Elizabeth unpack the sneaky thought patterns that mess with our wellness and show you how to call them out, reframe them, and move on with a lot more self-compassion.


In this episode, we are diving into why thoughts aren’t facts and how the thoughts–feelings–actions triangle drives our choices. Using real-life examples, from the intuitive eating “what-the-hell” effect to the classic “I said one wrong word; I’m a failure”, we break down common cognitive distortions and teach practical ways to reality-check and rewire them.

In this episode:

  • Why thoughts aren’t facts—and why it matters for your wellness journey

  • The “what-the-hell” effect in intuitive eating and how it relates to black-and-white thinking

  • How catastrophizing turns one mistake into a worst-case scenario

  • The tendency to discount positives and why accepting compliments feels hard

  • Labeling ourselves or others and how it limits growth

  • Practical strategies to reality-test your thoughts and build more flexible thinking

Listen to our friends over at Parenting Shrink Wrapped Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/parenting-shrink-wrapped/id1766578984

Resources: 

Intuitive Eating Starter Kit: Use code PODCAST to get this for just $14 https://elizabethharrisnutrition.com/starterkit

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Let’s rebrand wellness together!

Elizabeth, Tara & Maria

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Elizabeth Harris, MS, RDN, LDN

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