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May 21, 2025 57 mins

We all have that inner voice but what if it’s the one lying to us the most?In this powerful episode of foorum Insider, licensed psychologist and TEDx speaker Dr. Ashley Smith reveals how your brain can distort reality through fear, shame, and self-doubt. Drawing from her book The Way I See It, Ashley breaks down how toxic thinking patterns, stigma, and “fake news” inside our own minds can sabotage emotional wellbeing.Learn how to:

  • Reframe negative thoughts
  • Challenge your inner critic
  • Spot the signs of toxic positivity
  • Heal from internalized shame
  • Find emotional freedom through self-compassion

If you’ve ever struggled with anxiety, perfectionism, or the weight of your own expectations, this conversation is for you.📘 Grab Ashley’s book: The Way I See It - www.drashleysmith.com🎧 Listen to the full podcast: Available on Apple + Spotify - https://fooruminsider.com/why-this-psychologist-says-the-real-fake-news-is-in-your-head/Follow for more content on mental health, psychology, and healingIntro Animation Credits:The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)McKenna Doherty (Contractor for USGS EROS), Video & Animation SpecialistNational Geographic ‪@NatGeo‬

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