Are you constantly saying "sorry" for things that aren't even your fault? 😰 This habit is secretly destroying your confidence, weakening your relationships, and making you look less competent at work!

In this game-changing episode, I reveal the shocking research about over-apologizing and give you practical strategies to break this anxiety-driven pattern once and for all. You'll finally understand why you can't stop saying sorry and what to do instead! ✨

🎯 What you'll discover: - The shocking workplace studies that prove over-apologizing kills your career 📊 - Why over-apologizing is actually a compulsion (not just a bad habit) 🧠 - How to tell the difference between healthy accountability vs. compulsive apologizing 💡 - Simple phrase swaps that make you sound more confident instantly 🗣️ - The 10-second pause technique that stops the "sorry" spiral 🛑

📖 GRAB YOUR FREE GUIDE: Before we dive in, get "The Overthinker's Guide to Love" - discover the 5 biggest mistakes that lead to relationship anxiety: https://livebeyonddoubt.com/overthinkersguidetolove

🔍 The shocking research: - Leaders who over-apologize are rated 25% LESS competent by their teams 😱 - Job candidates who say "sorry" unnecessarily are seen as less qualified 💼 - Over-apologizers get promoted less often than confident communicators 📈

💪 Your action plan: Instead of "Sorry to bother you" → Try "Do you have a moment?" Instead of "Sorry for asking" → Try "I'd appreciate your help with something" Instead of "Sorry you had a bad day" → Try "That sounds really tough"

🎯 READY TO DIVE DEEPER? Join my FREE webinar "The First Step to Understanding Relationship OCD" on July 3rd and learn why you seek constant reassurance: https://livebeyonddoubt.com/webinar-registration-erin

💬 From overthinking to clarity in one download. Get my FREE “30 Scripts for Difficult Conversations” guide and stop wondering what to say in those make-or-break moments. Transform your communication now → https://bit.ly/30scriptsfree

Stop diminishing yourself with unnecessary apologies! You deserve to take up space, express your needs, and communicate with confidence. Your voice matters! 🌟

Try this for just ONE WEEK and watch how differently people respond to you. You've got this! 💪

#stopapologizing #confidence #relationshipanxiety #communication #selfworth #boundaries #overthinking #anxietyrelief #womenempowerment #relationshipOCD

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Have a question about anxiety or overthinking? Chat with Erin On Demand at https://bit.ly/erin-ai

Ever feel like your smart, logical brain just... stops working when anxiety hits? You're not imagining it. There's actual science behind why anxiety makes even the most intelligent women feel scattered and out of control.

Today I'm talking with Tami Kiekhaefer, a licensed therapist with nearly 25 years of experience, about why your brain betrays you when you're anxious - and the simple strategy that can help you take back control.

• Why you can't think straight when anxiety kicks in (it's not your fault!)
• The "teeter-totter" happening in your brain that's sabotaging you
• How to activate your logical brain when emotions are running high
• Why perfectionism and imposter syndrome keep showing up
• The difference between facts and feelings (and why it matters)
• Simple breathing techniques that actually work
• How to stop second-guessing your gut instincts

About Tami:

Tami Kiekhaefer is a licensed therapist with nearly 25 years of experience. She's the author of two books: *Preparing for the Jungle: Avoiding Snakes and Pitfalls on the Path to Healthy Love* and *From Chaos to Calm: A Six Step Strategy to Break Through Anxiety*. She's also co-host of the *Unguarded Minds* podcast.

Connect with Tami: HealthyHealing.net

Resources Mentioned:

- Inference-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (ICBT) - Tami's Six-Step Strategy for anxiety - Left brain activation techniques

Ready to quiet your anxious mind? This episode gives you the tools to stop letting anxiety hijack your brain and start thinking clearly again.

🎥 Watch the full video at vip.livebeyonddoubt.com

[00:00] Meet the therapist who's cracked the code on anxiety for high-achieving women

[00:37] Why your workplace success doesn't protect you from anxiety (and what does)

[01:25] The real reason you can't control your anxious thoughts (hint: you're focusing on the wrong thing)

[02:29] The "teeter-totter" in your brain that's sabotaging your decision-making

[04:46] How to use facts (not feelings) to beat imposter syndrome once and for all

[06:58] Why perfectionism is a "mind trap" that's killing your confidence

[09:34] The difference between internal vs. external satisfaction (and why you're addicted to the wrong one)

[12:11] Why even therapists need help getting out of their own heads

[14:06] The one thing you need to remember when anxiety tries to convince you you're not enough

#podmatch

*This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

🚨 STOP! If you're constantly doubting your relationship even when your partner shows love, this video will change everything!

Are you tired of feeling disconnected even when your partner says "I love you"? Do their sweet gestures feel... empty? You're not broken - your anxiety is just creating a filter that's blocking their love from reaching you! 💕

In this eye-opening episode, I reveal how relationship anxiety hijacks the 5 love languages and what to do about it. You'll finally understand why reassurance never works and how to feel your partner's love again! ✨

🎯 You'll discover: - Why "I love you" feels meaningless when you have ROCD 😰 - The invisible anxiety filter blocking your partner's love 💔 - How to upgrade each love language for anxious minds 🧠 - The evidence journal technique that actually works 📝 - Why pressure-free touch changes everything 🤗

⏰ Timestamps: 00:00 - The love language problem nobody talks about 01:00 - When "I love you" triggers anxiety instead of joy 04:00 - The dirty water analogy (this will blow your mind!) 06:00 - Words of affirmation that actually land 08:00 - Creating your evidence journal for doubt spirals 10:00 - Acts of service that build security 12:00 - Physical touch without emotional pressure 13:00 - Your action steps to feel love again

Stop letting anxiety steal your happiness! Your relationship CAN feel secure and peaceful again 🌈

🔥 FREE RESOURCES FOR YOU: 📖 Get "The Overthinker's Guide to Love" (5 biggest dating mistakes): https://livebeyonddoubt.com/overthinkersguidetolove

🎯 Join my FREE webinar "The First Step to Understanding Relationship OCD" (July 3rd): https://livebeyonddoubt.com/webinar-registration-erin

👇 GRAB MY FREE GUIDE: "30 Scripts for Difficult Conversations" Link: https://bit.ly/30scriptsfree

#relationshipanxiety #lovelanguages #ROCD #relationshipOCD #stopoverthinking #anxietyrelief #relationshiphelp #overthinking #anxiousattachment #relationshiptips

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