ANTs: Automatic Negative Thoughts
ANTs: Automatic Negative Thoughts

From Sobriety To Recovery: An Addiction Recovery Podcast

Ep #204 - Let's explore how Automatic Negative Thoughts (ANTs) are the unwelcome intruders in your mind that tell us we can't when all the while we have been growing ourselves with the I can's! In this captivating episode, we discuss the impact these...

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From Sobriety To Recovery: An Addiction Recovery Podcast

Jesse Mogle

Sobriety and Recovery, what’s the difference? Deciding to get sober is not the same as being in active-recovery. In 2017, after 22-years in active-addiction, Jesse Mogle limped into treatment and sprinted away from his addictions. Starting his journey that is continuously changing his life, that of long-term addiction recovery, was something he wanted for years and battled with internally since the day of his first binge-drinking blackout. Developing a growth mindset, healthily processing emotions and releasing negative ones, embracing connections in relationships, forgiving yourself and others, and creating a life you don’t need to escape from - all of these, and more, are part of fostering YOUR best life through YOUR addiction recovery program. Join Jesse as he shares his journey of long-term recovery and that of other’s through lived experiences, life/recovery coaching, and most importantly, support.

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Taming the ANTs: Overcoming Automatic Negative Thoughts with Jesse Mogle

“So where can you now take charge of the voices in your head who are trying to tell you that something negative about yourself? I want to judge myself, my abilities, I want to doubt my abilities, and the reason why these automatic negative thoughts don't serve me is because there's so many ways that I can disprove them.”

Ever feel like your mind is a battlefield, constantly fighting off negative thoughts? You're not alone. In this episode of 'From Sobriety to Recovery', Jesse Mogle takes on those pesky intruders known as Automatic Negative Thoughts (ANTs). These uninvited guests can sabotage your self-worth, relationships, and personal growth, especially when you're navigating the tricky waters of addiction and recovery. Jesse opens up about how these thoughts often stem from trauma and how they can sneakily fuel addictive behaviors.

But don't worry, he's got some solid strategies to help you squash those ANTs. From the power of positive affirmations to the ABRA technique (Acknowledge, Breathe, Release, Align), Jesse offers practical tips to reclaim control over your thoughts. He also dives into the concept of hedonistic adaptation, explaining how our minds get used to anything, even addiction.

Jesse's candidness and practical advice make this episode a treasure trove for anyone looking to break free from negative thinking patterns and build a more positive mindset. Whether you're in recovery or just trying to improve your mental health, this episode is packed with insights that can help you take charge of your thoughts and your life.

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