<p>If you’re caught in a loop of overthinking, analysis paralysis, or chronic second-guessing, this episode is the one you didn’t know you needed.</p><p>In this truth-filled solo, mindset and identity coach Shana Kad unpacks the real reason your thoughts won’t stop spinning and why trying to think your way into safety is keeping you stuck, exhausted, and disconnected from your power.</p><p>This isn’t just another chat about calming your mind. It’s a deep dive into the <strong>psychology behind overthinking</strong>, how it’s rooted in the <strong>need for control</strong>, and why that illusion is costing you real momentum.</p><p>You’ll walk away with a powerful mindset shift, one that will help you stop spiralling and start choosing, even when outcomes are uncertain.</p><p><strong>Inside this episode:</strong></p><ul><li>Why overthinking isn’t about clarity, it’s about trying to avoid emotional discomfort</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>The hidden trade-off you’re making every time you stay in indecision</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>How mental loops give you <em>false</em> control, and why they secretly feel safer than action</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>The simple 3-question framework to help you break free from rumination and move forward</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>A powerful personal story about launching this podcast without guarantees, without perfection</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>The truth about fear: it doesn’t mean stop. It means <em>you care.</em></li></ul><p><br></p><p>If you’ve ever said, <em>“I just need to think about it a little longer…”</em> this is your wake-up call.</p><p>Because thinking isn’t always helping you move forward. Sometimes, it’s just keeping you safe from decisions that would actually change your life.</p><p>Hit play to learn how to reclaim your energy, trust yourself again, and move forward, even when the path ahead isn’t perfectly mapped out.</p><p><strong>What decision have you been circling that you already </strong><em><strong>know</strong></em><strong> your next step for but are avoiding because it feels risky?</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Want to share your thoughts, questions, or future topic requests?</strong>Email Shana at ⁠<a href="" rel="noopener">coaching@shanakad.com</a>⁠ </p><p><strong>Access free mindset guides, journaling prompts, and audio visualisations to support your clarity and emotional wellbeing:</strong><br><a href="https://stan.store/EvolvedCourses" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><br></a></p><p><strong>Overflow is the podcast for thoughtful minds who overthink, feel stuck, and are ready to break free from burnout and second-guessing.</strong><br>Hosted by mindset and identity coach Shana Kad, each 10-minute episode delivers grounded, actionable tools to help you shift emotional spirals fast, reconnect with self-trust, and move from purpose to prosperity.</p><p><br></p><p>Website: <a href="https://shanakad.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠shanakad.com</a></p><p>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/shana-kad-008b6428/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Shana Kad</a></p><p><br></p><p>#Overthinking #MindsetShift #DecisionMakin