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How Your Brain Tricks You Into Negative Thinking

Our host Myles Bess cuts through the hype and takes a deeper look at the research and facts behind controversial and trending topics in the news.

How Your Brain Tricks You Into Negative Thinking

Season 7 Episode 14 | 8m 7s | CC

Ever find yourself in a negative thinking spiral? Of course you have! It’s human nature. Cognitive distortions aka thinking traps– are basically exaggerated or irrational negative thought patterns that can lead us to believe things that aren’t necessarily true.

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