The Cure for Chronic Pain with Nicole Sachs, LCSW

When the Mind Gets in the Way: Overintellectualizing, Rumination, and How to Unblock Your Healing

Feb 20, 2026
A lively deep dive into how overthinking and rumination can block emotional and physical healing. They explore spotting intellectualizing habits and simple moves to get out of your head and into your body. Learn about JournalSpeak, tiny actionable steps to rebuild trust in yourself, and ways to let feelings like grief and anger move through without explaining them away.
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Start With Awareness And Small Actions

  • Build awareness first because awareness is the door to change.
  • Notice patterns without judgment and choose small actions to interrupt them.
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Act To Change Feelings

  • Act your way into new feelings rather than trying to think your way there.
  • Do small, concrete tasks (make the bed, listen to a podcast) to shift mood and start momentum.
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Use JournalSpeak As A Trust Practice

  • Use JournalSpeak as a timed action to build trust with yourself.
  • Commit to the practice so writing opens doors to buried feelings and insight.
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