S3·E49 The Psychology Behind Black-and-White Thinking

Part 3 of the Self Esteem Series

Sabrina explores the faulty thinking patterns that often sabotage relationships like black and white logic, catastrophizing, and filtering. With personal stories like the “Prison Bae” and escapism, she highlights how our brains crave shortcuts that often lead to distorted conclusions. Sabrina explains the science behind cognitive errors and why we mistake possible for probable. She also shares practical tools to reality check anxious thoughts and find balance. Listeners will learn how to challenge confirmation bias, recognize self sabotage, and stop letting anxiety control their relationships.