Jacqueline Trumbull and Kibby McMahon
Jacqueline Trumbull and Kibby McMahon
Your Brain on Extremes: How All-or-Nothing Thinking Affects Mental Health
Your Brain on Extremes: How All-or-Nothing Thinking Affects Mental Health
Your Brain on Extremes: How All-or-Nothing Thinking Affects Mental Health
Wednesday 19th March 2025
Explore how all-or-nothing thinking affects mental health and relationships with hosts Jacqueline Trumbull and Dr. Kibby McMahon.
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Episode Overview
- All-or-nothing thinking can lead to anxiety and depression.
- Extreme thinking has evolutionary roots as a survival mechanism.
- This mindset often strains relationships.
- Understanding cognitive distortions can help in managing them.
- Personal stories highlight the impact of dichotomous thinking.
Black-and-white thinking strips all nuance and complication from the topic.
Ever found yourself thinking in extremes? In this episode of 'A Little Help For Our Friends', hosts Jacqueline Trumbull and Dr. Kibby McMahon tackle the concept of all-or-nothing thinking, also known as black-and-white or dichotomous thinking. This thought pattern can make everything seem either perfect or disastrous, leaving no room for the grey areas that life often occupies.
Jacqueline and Kibby explore the origins of this mindset, its impact on mental health, and why it's so hard to break free from it. They dive into the evolutionary roots of extreme thinking, explaining how it might have once served as a survival mechanism but now often leads to anxiety, depression, and strained relationships. The episode is filled with personal anecdotes, psychological insights, and practical advice on how to navigate these cognitive distortions.
If you've ever struggled with seeing things in black-and-white or have a loved one who does, this episode offers valuable perspectives and tips for finding balance. Tune in to learn how to bring more nuance into your thinking and improve your mental well-being.