ERP 352: How Overthinking Interferes With Connection In Relationship — An Interview With Alicia Muñoz
Do you find yourself constantly overreacting to your partner’s words and actions, or do you often overthink simple things and always assume the worst? Everyone faces challenges and struggles in life, and it's natural to feel overwhelmed or uncertain at times, but it's important to remember that there are ways to reduce overthinking so you can be your best self and enjoy life. In this episode, Alicia Munoz discusses the five rumination cycles that destroy relationships and four simple ways to break these cycles. Alicia Muñoz, LPC, is a certified couples therapist, and author of four books, most recently "Stop Overthinking Your Relationship: Break the Cycle of Anxious Rumination to Nourish Love, Trust, and Connection With Your Partner" (New Harbinger Publications, 2022). Muñoz currently works as a Senior Writer at Psychotherapy Networker and as a couples therapist in private practice. Check out the transcript of this episode on Dr. Jessica Higgin's website. In this episode 3:17 How overthinking obstructs connection and relationships. 13:56 What rumination in relationships looks like. 18:08 The five rumination cycles. 27:41 How attachment styles influence rumination. 31:16 Four simple ways to reduce the amount of overthinking. 41:22 The significance of having direct contact with oneself. 47:25 How to break the cycle of anxious rumination in your relationship. Mentioned Stop Overthinking Your Relationship: Break the Cycle of Anxious Rumination to Nurture Love, Trust, and Connection with Your Partner (*Amazon Affiliate link) (book) The 7 Hidden Relationship-Wreckers (free mini course) Shifting Criticism For Connected Communication Connect with Alicia Muñoz Websites: aliciamunoz.com Facebook: facebook.com/aliciamunozlpc Twitter: twitter.com/aliciamunozlpc LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/aliciamunozlpc Instagram: instagram.com/aliciamunozcouples Connect with Dr. Jessica Higgins Facebook: facebook.com/EmpoweredRelationship Instagram: instagram.com/drjessicahiggins Podcast: drjessicahiggins.com/podcasts/ Pinterest: pinterest.com/EmpowerRelation LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/drjessicahiggins Twitter: @DrJessHiggins Website: drjessicahiggins.com Email: [email protected] If you have a topic you would like me to discuss, please contact me by clicking on the “Ask Dr. Jessica Higgins” button here. Thank you so much for your interest in improving your relationship. Also, I would so appreciate your honest rating and review. Please leave a review by clicking here. Thank you! *With Amazon Affiliate Links, I may earn a few cents from Amazon, if you purchase the book from this link.