This episode comes largely from one of the podcast episodes in Alexa's Book Club. If you'd like to join with us, each month we have a new non-fiction, self-development, personal or business growth book that Alexa reads and shares key insights and takeaways so you can read along or just listen and still get the main points from the book. Learn more here: https://alexabigwarfe.com/bookclub

This episode is based on chapters 11, 12, and 13 of Don't Believe Everything You Think: Why Your Thinking is the Beginning and End of Suffering by Joseph Nguyen. (Amazon aff link).

Next month's book is: The Art of Money by Bari Tessler. (Amazon aff link)

Over thinking...

If you’ve ever spiraled into overthinking, second-guessing, or asking everyone else what you should do… this episode is for you.

We’re diving into the powerful connection between intuition, overthinking, and creating space for clarity. Because the truth is—you already know what to do.

In this episode, we explore:

Why overthinking leads to anxiety, stress, and indecision
How your intuition communicates (and why you ignore it)
The real reason you keep seeking outside validation
The role of fear in blocking your next step
How to use the PAUSE method to break mental spirals
Why creating space (instead of doing more) leads to better ideas

You’ll also hear real-life examples of ignoring intuition (and paying for it—literally), plus a powerful reminder:
👉 You don’t need more information. You need more trust in yourself.

You already know the right decision—overthinking just clouds it
Seeking advice is often just looking for confirmation
Intuition feels calm, clear, and expansive (even if scary)
Fear—not lack of knowledge—is what holds you back
Overthinking creates unnecessary suffering
Space (not hustle) is what allows clarity and creativity
You don’t need to figure out the “how”—just the next step

If you’ve been stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure what to do next—this episode will help you reconnect with your inner guidance and take aligned action.