In this Episode of Inner Voice, Dr. Foojan Zeine welcomes Judy Belmont — psychotherapist, author, and corporate trainer with 40+ years of experience — for a powerful conversation on mental wellness. Judy shares practical strategies from her latest book: "110 CBT Tips and Tools: Proven Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Strategies for Anxiety, Depression, Stress, Anger, and More." Learn actionable tools to manage your mental health, improve emotional resilience, and lead a more balanced life. 👇 Timestamps to Guide Your Journey 👇 00:00 – Intro & Foojan App Highlights 02:28 – About the Inner Voice Podcast 05:35 – Meet Judith Belmont 06:00 – 📚 What Is CBT & Why It Works 08:58 – 💚 Self-Esteem: The Foundation of Mental Health 10:00 – ✍️ CBT Exercise: Reframing Negative Self-Talk 11:45 – 🧠 Where Negative Beliefs Begin 13:34 – ❌ "I'm a Failure": Fact or Fiction? How to Rewire ANTs 13:40 – Why Some People Refuse to Believe They're Worthy 14:08 – Fact or Fiction? A CBT Exercise for Self-Doubt 14:33 – “I Feel Like a Loser” – Why That’s a Thought, Not a Feeling 15:02 – The Power of Labeling & All-or-Nothing Thinking 15:33 – What Are ANTs? (Automatic Negative Thoughts) 16:00 – From “I’m a Failure” to “I’m Disappointed”—Reframing the Story 16:24 – Growth Mindset vs. Fixed Mindset 16:54 – Common Distortions: Labeling, Fortune-Telling, Catastrophizing 17:41 – The Role of Cognitive Restructuring 18:13 – Making Thoughts Fluid, Not Cemented 18:56 – Reframing Illness: How Crisis Can Lead to Growth 19:35 – Breaking the Cycle of Hopeless Thinking 20:02 – Growth Mindset vs. Fixed Mindset: What the Research Shows 20:58 – Why People Cling to a Fixed Mindset for Control 21:49 – Understanding and Managing Anxiety Through CBT 22:56 – Internal vs. External Validation and Its Impact on Anxiety 24:00 – You’re Not Powerless: Taking Back Control Over Your Thoughts 25:00 – The ABC Model of CBT Explained (Activating Event, Belief, Consequence) 26:26 – No One "Makes" You Feel: You Create Meaning 27:11 – Perception, Trauma, and Why People Respond Differently 28:45 – Post-Traumatic Growth: You’re Not Defined by Trauma 29:46 – Breaking Free from Lifelong Guilt and Self-Blame 30:56 – Depression & Negative Beliefs: Introducing the Observing Head 31:48 – Cognitive Delusion: You Are *Not* Your Thoughts 33:05 – How Regret Clouds the Present and Fuels Depression 34:31 – Healing Regret Through Forgiveness and Self-Compassion 36:05 – Perfectionism: The Trap of Unrealistic Expectations 37:11 – Your Past Doesn’t Define You—Learn and Heal Through Action 37:56 – Final Message: You Are As Beautiful as the Day You Were Born 38:07 – Book & Resources: “100 CBT Tips & Tools” by Judith Belmont 39:01 – Free Worksheets & Tools at BelmontWellness.com 39:14 – Final Thanks + Sharing the Episode 🔗 Get Judy’s book: amazon.com/author/judithbelmont 📚 Free mental health resources: www.belmontwellness.com 🎧 #1 on FeedSpot's 20 Best California Mental Health Podcasts: https://podcasts.feedspot.com/california_mental_health_podcasts/ ✨ Subscribe for weekly insights on emotional wellness, personal growth, and psychology! #CBT #MentalHealthPodcast #JudyBelmont #FoojanZeine #TherapyTools #SelfHelp #AnxietyRelief #DepressionSupport #InnerVoicePodcast
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