Tanner Keegan Read

Retrieving Sanity

Tanner Keegan Read

  • You ARE NOT Your Negative Thoughts with Betsy Holmberg

You ARE NOT Your Negative Thoughts with Betsy Holmberg

Sunday 19th October 2025

Explore the neuroscience of negative self-talk with Betsy Holmberg. Learn how to challenge your inner critic and embrace a kinder mind.
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Retrieving Sanity
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Tanner Keegan Read
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Recovery Reimagined
Family Recovery from Addiction
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Breaking Free from Negative Self-Talk with Betsy Holmberg

Episode Overview

  • Understand the Default Mode Network's role in negative self-talk.
  • Separate yourself from automatic thoughts for emotional healing.
  • Recognise survival brain chatter and its impact on self-perception.
  • Explore Betsy's journey from self-doubt to mental health recovery.
  • Learn techniques to foster emotional intelligence and challenge negativity.
The science actually shows that this is what you're listening to. And this default mode network literally scans your environment 24-7.
What drives someone to seek a life without alcohol? In this engaging episode of 'Retrieving Sanity,' Keegan Read chats with Betsy Holmberg about the pesky little thing called negative self-talk. Betsy, the author of 'Unkind Mind,' dives into the science behind our inner critic, discussing the Default Mode Network (DMN) and how it can keep us stuck in a loop of self-doubt.
She shares her personal journey from struggling with harsh self-judgement to finding peace through understanding the neuroscience of thoughts. Betsy explains how our brains are wired for survival, constantly comparing us to others, and why it's crucial to separate ourselves from these automatic thoughts. Keegan and Betsy explore how recognising this network can aid in mental health recovery, offering hope to those battling addiction and negative self-perception.
With light-hearted banter and insightful revelations, this episode is a must-listen for anyone tired of their brain's negativity and looking for ways to foster emotional intelligence and healing. So, are you ready to challenge your inner critic and embrace a kinder mind?
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