Cognitive Bias — Why Your Brain Thinks the Way It Does

16/12/2025 10 min Temporada 1 Episodio 30
Cognitive Bias — Why Your Brain Thinks the Way It Does

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Why does your mind jump to conclusions? Why do certain thoughts feel so convincing, even when they cause distress? In this episode, Dr. Yadegarfard takes a deep, science-based look at cognitive biases — the mental shortcuts your brain uses to make sense of the world.You’ll learn what cognitive biases are, why every human brain has them, how they influence emotions, relationships, and behaviour, and why they are not a sign of weakness or failure. Most importantly, you’ll learn how therapy helps you recognise and work with these patterns in a way that builds flexibility rather than self-criticism.This episode is designed to help you understand your thinking with curiosity and compassion — and to give you practical ways to pause, reflect, and respond more intentionally in everyday life.You’ll learn: • What cognitive biases are and why the brain relies on them • The difference between cognitive biases and automatic negative thoughts • Common cognitive biases that influence anxiety, low mood, and self-criticism • How cognitive biases show up in daily life, work, and relationships • Whether cognitive biases are always “bad” or sometimes helpful • How awareness of bias supports emotional regulation and recovery • How therapy helps you notice and soften unhelpful thinking patternsListen to the full episode on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music Podcast Index RSS.com CommunityConnect with Dr. Yadegarfard: Website: https://www.psychologytoday.com/profile/812274 Instagram: Your_therapy_guide X (Twitter): @UrTherapyguide Email: [email protected]: #CognitiveBias #MentalHealthEducation #TherapyPodcast #YourTherapyGuide #CBT #PsychologyExplained #Overthinking #EmotionalRegulation #AnxietySupport #SelfAwareness #DrYadegarfard #MentalHealthSkills

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