🌟 The Roots of Extremism w/Newspaste Investigative Reporter Johnny Vedmore 🌟 (Watch time: 15 minutes, 57 seconds) In this powerful conversation, Johnny Vedmore and I explore the psychological underpinnings of extremism and how it sabotages our mindset, life, and relationships. 🔍 What drives extreme thinking and behavior? 🧠 How can we challenge these patterns for healthier personal outcomes? Join me, Dr. Heath, and investigative journalist Johnny Vedmore as we tackle these critical questions. 📌 Follow Dr. Heath on X: @therapy_bites 🔗 Johnny Vedmore: NEWSPASTE.com | linktr.ee/johnnyvedmore Let’s sharpen our insights and protect our mindsets from extremism together!

5 Ways to Transform Thanksgiving Loneliness into Your Greatest Gift ‼️ We Interrupt Regularly Scheduled Programming Thanksgiving can magnify our attention to loneliness, but it doesn’t have to define your day. This guide will show you how to reframe solitude, connect meaningfully, and turn this holiday into an opportunity for growth. I had an article planned about tailoring an all-weather mindset. That piece will arrive on Monday. But today, I thought we needed to talk about something more pressing: Loneliness. For some, this holiday seems less like a celebration and more like holiday casserole for one. Here’s the truth: Loneliness isn’t a sign that something is wrong with you. It’s a cognitive state—a storyline your brain writes about the absence of meaningful connection. My hope is that this article will help you rewrite that narrative. If you’re feeling like a Lonely Turkey this Thanksgiving, you’re not alone—and more importantly, you’re not powerless. 1. Stop Negative Thoughts in Their Tracks ✍️ Loneliness doesn’t come from being alone—it comes from the meaning you assign to being alone. In cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), these are called cognitive distortions: Automatic Negative Thoughts (ANTs) that sabotage your mindset and underestimate your worth. Let’s reframe some common ANTs into more helpful thoughts: - ANT: “Everyone else is happy today except me.” ART (Accurate, Realistic Thought): “Social media only shows the highlight reel of someone’s day. Their ‘reel life’ may not be their ‘REAL life.’” - ANT: “I’ll always be alone.” ART: “I’m alone today, but it doesn’t define my future or my worth.” Take a moment to write down the thoughts that echo loudest today. Then ask yourself: - Is this thought an ANT or an ART? - What’s a kinder, more helpful way to see this situation? Mindful Minute: Mindfulness can anchor you in the present, giving you space to replace ANTs with ART. Focus on your breath or the sensations in your body to quiet spirals of negativity. Healthy reframing isn’t about denying loneliness—it’s about reclaiming your power to think about it in a way that serves your best mindset.