Thoughts from the Couch Podcast Justine Carino, LMHC

Thinking traps create more anxiety than necessary! Let's see how your thoughts influence anxiety, panic, and even depression. I'm sharing 12 common thinking traps that exacerbate anxiety.



In this episode, I break down how rigid thinking patterns can create undue stress. Understanding these traps is the first step to managing your anxiety.



Discover strategies to combat irrational thoughts and celebrate small wins. This episode will help you challenge core beliefs and adopt a flexible mindset. Learn to stay present and reduce anxiety by focusing on current gratitudes.



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3 ways I can help:


Discover what kind of people pleaser you are
6 Signs Your Perfectionism is in the Way of Your Happiness
Reduce anxiety and stress while also gaining control in your life as a busy working mom.



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0:00 - Intro: 12 Thinking Traps That Create Anxiety
1:42 - Magnification and Catastrophizing
4:15 - Overgeneralizing and Fortune Telling
6:32 - Mind Reading and Emotional Reasoning
9:08 - Disqualifying the Positive & "Should" Statements
11:25 - All-or-Nothing Thinking
13:10 - Techniques to Challenge Anxious Thoughts

Our rage is rooted in unprocessed childhood trauma. I was never taught to process my emotions as a child. When triggered now, that old wounding reactivates. My body protects itself through rage, not realizing I'm an adult.

We have two categories of triggers - external (chaos, noise, lack of support) and internal (beliefs, fears, trauma). External triggers are unavoidable as parents. But building internal awareness reveals why the external affects us so deeply.

Through inner child work, we heal by naming emotions, visualizing our younger self, and uncovering root memories driving our triggers. Then we can reparent ourselves with self-compassion. Normalize the struggle - you're not alone. Act from your values, not just reactions.


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0:00 What is Mom Rage?

4:16 Internal vs External Triggers

9:23 The Role of Childhood Trauma

14:39 Building Emotional Awareness

20:11 Normalizing the Struggle

25:37 Acting From Your Values

30:43 Letting Go of Control

36:15 Inner Child Reparenting



Guest Info:

Connect with Tina Hamilton on Instagram @healingparentcoach or her website ⁠here.⁠ 

Resources Mentioned: 

Secrets of a Supermom

⁠Worry Workshop⁠

⁠Podcast Disclaimer

In this episode, I sit down with Amy Schoenthal, author of "The Setback Cycle," to discuss how major setbacks can unexpectedly lead to powerful breakthroughs for successful women. Drawing from her interviews with hundreds of leaders, Amy shares the four-stage framework from her book that helps individuals embrace pivotal moments and carve new paths forward.



This episode dives into:


Amy's four phases for the "setback cycle" - establish, embrace, explore, emerge - and how this cycle aids growth through challenges.
The crucial role of self-reflection, values, exploration, and crafting a personal mission during setbacks is to realign with your driving goals.
Overcoming common pitfalls like rumination, blame, and rashly jumping into the next thing without careful planning.
Developing mindset shifts and comfort with discomfort is needed to experience post-traumatic growth and redefine success.


Guest Info:

Connect with Amy on Instagram @amysho or her website here. 

Resources Mentioned: 

Stages of She Podcast

Worry Workshop

Podcast Disclaimer

In this episode, we delve into the lives of working mothers striving for that elusive “work-life balance”. Our special guest, Anna Dearmon Kornick, a time management coach, podcaster, wife, and mom, shares her personal journey from a high-pressure job on Capitol Hill to offering invaluable time management strategies she has developed along the way as a time management coach.


This episode dives into: 


The challenges of aligning your career with personal values
The five essential routines every working mom needs for a better work-life balance.
The importance of having habits and routines that support your desired life.
Strategies for setting boundaries, managing distractions, continually reevaluating priorities, and evolving time management as circumstances change.



Guest Info:

Connect with Anna on Instagram @annadkornick or her website here. 

Resources Mentioned: 

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What Type of People-Pleaser Are You Quiz?

Anxiety Coaching

Podcast Disclaimer

In this episode, we dive into the gender-based division of labor at home with Eve Rodsky, New York Times bestselling author of "Fair Play" and "Find Your Unicorn Space." We discuss the toxic myths and societal messages that have conditioned women to shoulder the majority of unpaid domestic and caregiving responsibilities and explore how reclaiming your time and enacting fair, mutually agreed upon boundaries can significantly improve your mental health and well-being.

This episode dives into: 


The toxic myths and societal messages have conditioned women to accept an unequal division of labor.
How to effectively communicate with your partner and establish fair, mutually agreed upon boundaries and systems.
The powerful "Fair Play" framework that will help you reclaim your time, energy, and sense of self.
How regaining control of your domestic workload can significantly improve your mental health and wellbeing.

Guest Info:

Connect with Eve on Instagram @fairplaylife or her website here. 

Resources Mentioned: 

Anxiety Coaching

Moondbird- use code Justine20 for $20 off

The No BS Human Design Podcast

Podcast Disclaimer

In this episode, we meet Reshona Jessamy, Assistant Attorney General turned skincare entrepreneur. Reshona shares her inspiring story of resilience after struggling with depression and attempting suicide as a result of identity loss. We delve into the impact of career setbacks on mental health, the struggles with depression high-achieving women face, and the power of therapy in changing lives. 

This episode dives into: 


The emotional toll of perfectionism.
Understanding and coping with depression and suicidal thoughts.
Mental health challenges faced by high-achieving women.
How self-care and a sense of purpose can be catalysts for healing.


Guest Info:

Connect with Rashana on Instagram @officialnovara or her website here. 



Resources Mentioned: 

Anxiety Coaching

Moondbird- use code Justine20 for $20 off

The No BS Human Design Podcast

Podcast Disclaimer