{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Overthinking & Anxiety Is Ruining You\u2014Here\u2019s How to Stop Part 2","description":" What if the biggest source of your anxiety isn\u2019t the world around you\u2014but the thoughts inside your own mind? In part 2 of the anxiety series, Dr. Daniel Amen And Tana breaks down what\u2019s really happening in your brain when anxiety takes over\u2014and why trying to \u201cfight\u201d your thoughts often makes things worse. Drawing from decades of clinical experience and brain imaging research, he explains how negative thought patterns form, how they hijack your emotional state, and most importantly, how you can take back control. You\u2019ll learn practical, science-backed strategies to calm mental chaos, stop overthinking spirals, and retrain your brain for peace. From identifying \u201cautomatic negative thoughts\u201d (ANTs) to building healthier neural pathways, this conversation offers tools you can start using immediately. If you\u2019ve ever felt trapped in your own head, this episode will show you a different way forward\u2014one where you\u2019re no longer at the mercy of every thought that crosses your mind. In this episode, you\u2019ll discover: Why your brain gets stuck in anxiety loops The hidden impact of negative thinking patterns Simple techniques to challenge and reframe your thoughts How to build a calmer, more resilient mind   This isn\u2019t about suppressing your thoughts\u2014it\u2019s about understanding them, reshaping them, and finally finding the mental clarity you\u2019ve been looking for. ","author_name":"Change Your Brain Every Day","author_url":"https:\/\/www.amenclinics.com\/podcast\/","html":"