Twisted Thinking

The one where Kristin gives an alternative to "Everything happens for a reason."Leave me a Voicemail!For more information join my Discord server and message me directly. It's free and easy to use, just click here. If you want some extra perks, be sure to check out subscription benefits.A massive thank you to my patrons, without whom I would be lost.Producers: TBF Gaming, Michael TurleySupporters: Jennifer LenihanEven in Death: Anja Fröhlich † 21.12.2023 Brigitte Fröhlich † 04.02.2024 Music by orangiromusik from PixabayThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

The one where Kristin tries to explain why she's grateful for her grief during this Easter season. No strong warnings to be had here. Audio is a little off and editing is a little weak, but I'll get the hang of things again after taking such a long break. Leave me a Voicemail!For more information, check out my website, or if you'd like to contact me directly, join my Discord server. It's free and easy to use, just click here. If Discord isn't your thing, I'm on Instagram or Facebook. If you want some extra perks, be sure to check out subscription benefits.A massive thank you to my patrons, without whom I would be lost.Producers: TBF Gaming, Michael Turley, ♰Anja FröhlichSupporters: ♰Brigitte Fröhlich, Jennifer LenihanMusic by orangiromusik from PixabayThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

The one where Kristin tells you waht's been happening and what's going to happen! SEASON 2, woooooow!Leave me a Voicemail!For more information, check out my website, or if you'd like to contact me directly, join my Discord server. It's free and easy to use, just click here. If you want some extra perks, be sure to check out subscription benefits.A massive thank you to my patrons, without whom I would be lost.Producers: TBF Gaming, Michael Turley, Anja FröhlichSupporters: Brigitte Fröhlich, Jennifer LenihanMusic by orangiromusik from PixabayThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

The one where Kristin reads you a short story and tells you how it might apply in real life.Leave me a Voicemail!For more information, check out my website, or if you'd like to contact me directly, join my Discord server. It's free and easy to use, just click here. If Discord isn't your thing, I'm on Instagram or Facebook. If you want some extra perks, be sure to check out subscription benefits.A massive thank you to my patrons, without whom I would be lost.Producers: TBF Gaming, Michael Turley, Anja FröhlichSupporters: Brigitte Fröhlich, Jennifer LenihanMusic by orangiromusik from PixabayThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

The one where Kristin tells you what's going on for February and the upcoming few months. Season One Ending, Season 2 Beginning. Closing Patreon and moving to Supercast. New Podcast! GameBooksLP Links: DiscordCOG Direct Link Leave me a Voicemail!For more information about Twisted Thinking, check out my website, or if you'd like to contact me directly, join my Discord server. It's free and easy to use, just click here. If Discord isn't your thing, I'm on Instagram or Facebook. If you want some extra perks, be sure to check out subscription benefits.A massive thank you to my patrons, without whom I would be lost.Producers: TBF Gaming, Michael Turley, Anja FröhlichSupporters: Brigitte Fröhlich, Jennifer LenihanMusic by orangiromusik from PixabayThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

The one where Kristin has entirely too much to say about memes that don't go into enough detail and she kicks herself for not making it a multi-episode arc. Also the one where she wonders how many people read the description of an episode before they watch it.Nedra Glover Tawwab Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nedratawwab/ Website: https://www.nedratawwab.com/ Leave me a Voicemail!For more information, check out my website, or if you'd like to contact me directly, join my Discord server. It's free and easy to use, just click here. If Discord isn't your thing, I'm on Instagram or Facebook. If you want some extra perks be sure to check out my Patreon - there's new stuff being added all the time! A massive thank you to my patrons, without whom I would be lost.Producers: TBF Gaming, Michael Turley, Anja FröhlichSupporters: Brigitte Fröhlich, Jennifer LenihanMusic by orangiromusik from PixabaySupport the show

The one where Kristin talks about staying strong (and why it's ridiculous).Here are a few links to get you started on the way to learning about crying and what is good about it, as well as what is bad. The two scientific studies are long, but I think they're worth the read. Not all the science is in agreement with each other and there are huge gaps of knowledge missing, but I stand by my opinion of crying being more beneficial than harmful and that the stigma associated with it is outdated and more harmful than ever.Plain English summary article: 9 Ways Crying May Benefit Your Health (source material found at the end of the article)Scientific Studies:A clinical practice review of crying research. Does Crying Help? Development of the beliefs about crying scale (BACS) For more information, check out my website, or if you'd like to contact me directly, join my Discord server. It's free and easy to use, just click here. If Discord isn't your thing, I'm on Instagram or Facebook. If you want some extra perks - such as soon to be released behind the scenes video versions of the podcast - be sure to check out my Patreon - there's new stuff being added all the time! A massive thank you to my patrons, without whom I would be lost.Producers: TBF Gaming, Michael Turley, Anja FröhlichSupporters: Brigitte Fröhlich, Jennifer LenihanMusic by orangiromusik from PixabaySupport the show

The one where Kristin goes over some stats from last year and makes a BIG new year announcement!For more information, check out my website, or if you'd like to contact me directly, join my Discord server. It's free and easy to use, just click here. If Discord isn't your thing, I'm on Instagram or Facebook. If you want some extra perks - such as soon to be released behind the scenes video versions of the podcast - be sure to check out my Patreon - there's new stuff being added all the time! A massive thank you to my patrons, without whom I would be lost.Producers: TBF Gaming, Michael Turley, Anja FröhlichSupporters: Brigitte Fröhlich, Jennifer LenihanMusic by orangiromusik from PixabaySupport the show

The one where Kristin gives her unsolicited opinion on the incredibly frustrating and misleading saying Love the sinner, hate the sin. For more information, check out my website, or if you'd like to contact me directly, join my Discord server. It's free and easy to use, just click here. If Discord isn't your thing, I'm on Instagram or Facebook. If you want some extra perks - such as soon to be released behind the scenes video versions of the podcast - be sure to check out my Patreon - there's new stuff being added all the time! A massive thank you to my patrons, without whom I would be lost.Producers: TBF Gaming, Michael Turley, Anja FröhlichSupporters: Brigitte Fröhlich, Jennifer LenihanMusic by orangiromusik from PixabaySupport the show

The one where Kristin decides that doing what makes you happy isn't always as good as it sounds. With examples.Resources:(Website by Russ Harris) The Happiness Trap (Book by Russ Harris: Amazon.com , Amazon.de , Google Books) - Disclosure, this is on my To Read list but I haven't read it in full yet, only sampling, as well as the website information. I believe this to be in line with the idea I am sharing(Podcast) The Happiness Lab with Dr, Laurie Santos(Research Paper) The pursuit of happiness can be lonely - To fully read this article you may need to request access directly from the authors unless you have a login for the APA PsycNetFor more information, check out my website, or if you'd like to contact me directly, join my Discord server. It's free and easy to use, just click here. If you want some extra perks - such as soon to be released behind the scenes video versions of the podcast - be sure to check out my Patreon - there's new stuff being added all the time!A massive thank you to my patrons, without whom I would be lost.Producers: TBF Gaming, Michael Turley, Anja FröhlichSupporters: Brigitte Fröhlich, Jennifer LenihanMusic by orangiromusik from PixabaySupport the show

The one where Kristin FINISHES the article titled ‘50 Positive Quotes To Make You Feel Happy' by Emily Van Devender and gives her mostly unscripted opinions about how positive or negative they really are. That took a long time, thanks for sticking with me! Next week we are back to regular episodes people! I'm kinda excited. For more information, check out my website, or if you'd like to contact me directly, join my Discord server. It's free and easy to use, just click here. If Discord isn't your thing, I'm on Instagram or Facebook. If you want some extra perks - such as soon to be released behind the scenes video versions of the podcast - be sure to check out my Patreon - there's new stuff being added all the time! A massive thank you to my patrons, without whom I would be lost.Producers: TBF Gaming, Michael Turley, Anja FröhlichSupporters: Brigitte Fröhlich, Jennifer LenihanMusic by orangiromusik from PixabaySupport the show

Next to last episode where Kristin goes through MORE of the article titled ‘50 Positive Quotes To Make You Feel Happy' by Emily Van Devender and gives her mostly unscripted opinions about how positive or negative they really are. Dear God, we're almost done, I promise.For more information, check out my website, or if you'd like to contact me directly, join my Discord server. It's free and easy to use, just click here. If Discord isn't your thing, I'm on Instagram or Facebook. If you want some extra perks - such as soon to be released behind the scenes video versions of the podcast - be sure to check out my Patreon - there's new stuff being added all the time! A massive thank you to my patrons, without whom I would be lost.Producers: TBF Gaming, Michael Turley, Anja FröhlichSupporters: Brigitte Fröhlich, Jennifer LenihanMusic by orangiromusik from PixabaySupport the show

The one where Kristin goes through YET MORE of the article titled ‘50 Positive Quotes To Make You Feel Happy' by Emily Van Devender and gives her mostly unscripted opinions about how positive or negative they really are. For more information, check out my website, or if you'd like to contact me directly, join my Discord server. It's free and easy to use, just click here. If Discord isn't your thing, I'm on Instagram or Facebook. If you want some extra perks - such as soon to be released behind the scenes video versions of the podcast - be sure to check out my Patreon - there's new stuff being added all the time! A massive thank you to my patrons, without whom I would be lost.Producers: TBF Gaming, Michael Turley, Anja FröhlichSupporters: Brigitte Fröhlich, Jennifer LenihanMusic by orangiromusik from PixabaySupport the show

The one where Kristin goes through more of the article titled ‘50 Positive Quotes To Make You Feel Happy' by Emily Van Devender and gives her mostly unscripted opinions about how positive or negative they really are.For more information, check out my website, or if you'd like to contact me directly, join my Discord server. It's free and easy to use, just click here. If Discord isn't your thing, I'm on Instagram or Facebook. If you want some extra perks - such as soon to be released behind the scenes video versions of the podcast - be sure to check out my Patreon - there's new stuff being added all the time! A massive thank you to my patrons, without whom I would be lost.Producers: TBF Gaming, Michael Turley, Anja FröhlichSupporters: Brigitte Fröhlich, Jennifer LenihanMusic by orangiromusik from PixabaySupport the show

The one where Kristin goes through the first few quotes of an article titled ‘50 Positive Quotes To Make You Feel Happy' by Emily Van Devender and records an entire episode with audio settings that have been unintentionally changed by an update. Apologies everyone! Also I know even the content is a little shaky in this one. Chalk it up to a series of unfortunate events. The next one will be better. Thanks for sticking with me!Here is the article I referenced re: Anxiety How to use anxiety to your advantage By: Tracy Dennis-TiwaryFor more information, check out my website, or if you'd like to contact me directly, join my Discord server. It's free and easy to use, just click here. If Discord isn't your thing, I'm on Instagram or Facebook. If you want some extra perks - such as soon to be released behind the scenes video versions of the podcast - be sure to check out my Patreon - there's new stuff being added all the time! A massive thank you to my patrons, without whom I would be lost.Producers: TBF Gaming, Michael Turley, Anja FröhlichSupporters: Brigitte Fröhlich, Jennifer LenihanMusic by orangiromusik from PixabaySupport the show

The one where Kristin gets kinda preachy about love and why it's never wasted on anyone and also why you're allowed to love people who do bad things.For more information, check out my website, or if you'd like to contact me directly, join my Discord server. It's free and easy to use, just click here. If Discord isn't your thing, I'm on Instagram or Facebook. If you want some extra perks - such as behind the scenes video versions of the podcast and monthly bonus episodes- be sure to check out my Patreon - there's new stuff being added all the time! A massive thank you to my patrons, without whom I would be lost.Producers: TBF Gaming, Michael Turley, Anja FröhlichSupporters: Brigitte Fröhlich, Jennifer LenihanMusic by orangiromusik from PixabaySupport the show

The one where Kristin talks about words and whether or not they can hurt you.If your or someone you love are struggling with thoughts of suicide, please reach out:National Suicide Hotline US - 988Samaritans Helpline (UK)  - 116 123For a list of Suicide Hotlines by Country click HERE.Pamela Crim and the Big Life Devotional PodcastFor more information, check out my website, or if you'd like to contact me directly, join my Discord server. It's free and easy to use, just click here. If Discord isn't your thing, I'm on Instagram or Facebook. If you want some extra perks - such as soon to be released behind the scenes video versions of the podcast - be sure to check out my Patreon - there's new stuff being added all the time! A massive thank you to my patrons, without whom I would be lost.Producers: TBF Gaming, Michael Turley, Anja FröhlichSupporters: Brigitte Fröhlich, Jennifer LenihanMusic by orangiromusik from PixabaySupport the show

The one where Kristin talks about intrusive thoughts and how they make it difficult, if not impossible, to follow the advice “Focus on the Positive”.If you would like more information on intrusive thoughts in specific disorders, here is the search page full of interesting articles on various disorders including OCD and GAD (https://www.nimh.nih.gov/search-nimh?q=intrusive+thoughts)For more information regarding intrusive thoughts in the general population, I suggest your pulling up your favorite search engine and punching in the keywords ‘intrusive thoughts general population' for as much information as you will ever need. For more information, check out my website, or if you'd like to contact me directly, join my Discord server. It's free and easy to use, just click here. If Discord isn't your thing, I'm on Instagram or Facebook. If you want some extra perks - such as soon to be released behind the scenes video versions of the podcast - be sure to check out my Patreon - there's new stuff being added all the time! A massive thank you to my patrons, without whom I would be lost.Producers: TBF Gaming, Michael Turley, Anja FröhlichSupporters: Brigitte Fröhlich, Jennifer LenihanMusic by orangiromusik from PixabaySupport the show

The one where Kristin tells you what's planned for the next two weeks and why.Thank you to all the listeners, commenters, sharers, and everyone else! See you on October 2nd!For more information, check out my website, or if you'd like to contact me directly, join my Discord server. It's free and easy to use, just click here. If Discord isn't your thing, I'm on Instagram or Facebook. If you want some extra perks - such as soon to be released behind the scenes video versions of the podcast - be sure to check out my Patreon - there's new stuff being added all the time! A massive thank you to my patrons, without whom I would be lost.Producers: TBF Gaming, Michael Turley, Anja FröhlichSupporters: Brigitte Fröhlich, Jennifer LenihanOriginal Music by Olexy from PixabaySupport the show

The one where Kristin shares why and how she could twist her wife's pain around and be thankful for it, rather than bitter. For more information, check out my website, or if you'd like to contact me directly, join my Discord server. It's free and easy to use, just click here. If Discord isn't your thing, I'm on Instagram or Facebook. If you want some extra perks - such as soon to be released behind the scenes video versions of the podcast - be sure to check out my Patreon - there's new stuff being added all the time! A massive thank you to my patrons, without whom I would be lost.Producers: TBF Gaming, Michael Turley, Anja FröhlichSupporters: Brigitte Fröhlich, Jennifer LenihanMusic by orangiromusik from PixabaySupport the show

Unscripted! In this episode, I read from a list of thoughts that are (meant to be) uplifting and positive, then give my opinion on them - and I do all of it without a script. Spoiler: Mistakes were made (but I might have edited them out).For more information, check out my website, or if you'd like to contact me directly, join my Discord server. It's free and easy to use, just click here. If Discord isn't your thing, I'm on Instagram or Facebook. If you want some extra perks - such as soon to be released behind the scenes video versions of the podcast - be sure to check out my Patreon - there's new stuff being added all the time! A massive thank you to my patrons, without whom I would be lost.Producers: TBF Gaming, Michael Turley, Anja FröhlichSupporters: Brigitte Fröhlich, Jennifer Lenihan Music by orangiromusik from PixabaySupport the show

The one where Kristin tells you about the time she had multiple breakdowns that forced her to flee the country and her career before it killed her. For more information, check out my website, or if you'd like to contact me directly, join my Discord server. It's free and easy to use, just click here. If Discord isn't your thing, I'm on Instagram or Facebook. If you want some extra perks - such as soon to be released behind the scenes video versions of the podcast - be sure to check out my Patreon - there's new stuff being added all the time! A massive thank you to my patrons, without whom I would be lost.Producers: TBF Gaming, Michael Turley, Anja FröhlichSupporters: Brigitte Fröhlich, Jennifer LenihanMusic by orangiromusik from PixabaySupport the show

Facebook advice at its best (and most confusing)! Let's pick apart some of the advice we're bombarded with on the regular and see how we can make it better. For more information, check out my website, or if you'd like to contact me directly, join my Discord server. It's free and easy to use, just click here. If Discord isn't your thing, I'm on Instagram or Facebook. If you want some extra perks - such as soon to be released behind the scenes video versions of the podcast - be sure to check out my Patreon - there's new stuff being added all the time! A massive thank you to my patrons, without whom I would be lost.Producers: TBF Gaming, Michael Turley, Anja FröhlichSupporters: Brigitte Fröhlich, Jennifer LenihanMusic by orangiromusik from PixabaySupport the show

Sometimes Things SuckWe all know it, but everyone wants to pretend that even if things suck, we should never admit it. Never ‘give in' to the negative. But why? Because science says so? It doesn't. Because Jesus says so? He doesn't either. Let's talk about it today.Original Blog Post: https://twistedthinking.net/sometimes-things-suck/kewfiction/Link to a good study: https://openaccesspub.org/ijpr/article/999Citation:Jainish Patel, Prittesh Patel (2019) Consequences of Repression of Emotion: Physical Health, Mental Health and General Well Being. International Journal of Psychotherapy Practice and Research - 1(3):16-21. I highly encourage everyone to check this - and any other peer-reviewed studies like it - out.For more information, check out my website, or if you'd like to contact me directly, join my Discord server. It's free and easy to use, just click here. If you want some extra perks - such as soon to be released behind the scenes video versions of the podcast - be sure to check out my Patreon - there's new stuff being added all the time!A massive thank you to my patrons, without whom I would be lost.Producers: TBF Gaming, Michael Turley, Anja FröhlichSupporters: Brigitte FröhlichMusic by orangiromusik from PixabaySupport the show

Don't Judge Me Because Notes Ever watched as a loved one made a decision that you never would have made - or condoned - and verbally judged them? Or have you ever been the person being judged? Listen as I break down a familiar admonishment and add my twist to make it a little more realistic. For more information, check out my website, or if you'd like to contact me directly, join my Discord server. It's free and easy to use, just click here. If you want some extra perks - such as soon to be released behind the scenes video versions of the podcast - be sure to check out my Patreon - there's new stuff being added all the time!A massive thank you to my patrons, without whom I would be lost.Producers: TBF Gaming, Michael Turley, Anja FröhlichSupporters: Brigitte FröhlichMusic by orangiromusik from PixabaySupport the show

Do you assume that if you do good things, good things are going to come back to you? Are you disappointed and upset when they don't? I have a solution for that. For more information, check out my website, or if you'd like to contact me directly, join my Discord server. It's free and easy to use, just click here. If you want some extra perks - such as soon to be released behind the scenes video versions of the podcast - be sure to check out my Patreon - there's new stuff being added all the time!A massive thank you to my patrons, without whom I would be lost.Producers: TBF Gaming, Michael Turley, Anja FröhlichSupporters: Brigitte FröhlichMusic by orangiromusik from PixabaySupport the show

Anxiety Saved MeAnyone have crippling anxiety? Anyone hate it more than mosquitoes? Anyone been able to find a reason to be thankful for it? I never thought I would either, but here we are.Do you need help? Please, reach out. You are not alone. Over 40 million adults in the U.S. (19.1%) have an anxiety disorder and Generalized Anxiety Disorder is thought to affect up to 5% of people in the UK. There are tools to help you. In the US:National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Helpline—1-800-950-NAMI (6264)National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)In the UK:Anxiety UK—Call—03444 775 774Text—07537 416905For more information, check out my website, or if you'd like to contact me directly, join my Discord server. It's free and easy to use, just click here. If you want some extra perks - such as soon to be released behind the scenes video versions of the podcast - be sure to check out my Patreon - there's new stuff being added all the time!A massive thank you to my patrons, without whom I would be lost.Producers: TBF Gaming, Michael Turley, Anja FröhlichSupporters: Brigitte FröhlichMusic by orangiromusik from PixabaySupport the show

 Don't Be Someone's Part-Time - Ep. 03In this episode we explore how wrong a popular meme gets it when it boldly commands us, "Don't be someone's down-time, spare-time, part-time or sometime. If they can't be there for you all the time, they aren't even worth your time." For more information, including transcripts, check out the website, watch my introductory video in the "About" section over on Patreon, or if you'd like to contact me directly, check out my Discord server. It's free and easy to use, just click here.A massive thank you to my patrons, without which I wouldn't be able to do any of this.Producers: TBF Gaming, Michael Turley, Anja FröhlichSupporters: Brigitte Fröhlich Original Music by Olexy from PixabaySupport the show

Notifications, Ugh! Episode 02Do you hate notifications as much as I do? Those unsolicited texts, emails, and - worst of all - phone calls? Why can't everyone just leave me alone!? In this episode, I talk about those feelings and tell you the story that made me change my tune.For more information, check out the website, watch my introductory video in the about section over on Patreon, or if you'd like to contact me directly check out my Discord server. It's easy to use and free, just click here.A massive thank you to my patrons, without which I wouldn't be able to do any of this.Producers: TBF Gaming, Michael Turley, Anja FröhlichSupporters: Brigitte FröhlichOriginal Music by Olexy from PixabaySupport the show

 Positive Vibes Only! Episode 01Have you seen those signs around that boldly display the mindset of "Positive Vibes Only"? Have you ever really thought about what that actually means? Is it a gentle reminder? A blatant warning? Or is it a giant weight keeping you from learning and growing in your life? Let's talk about it.For more information, check out the website, watch my introductory video in the about section over on Patreon, or if you'd like to contact me directly check out my Discord server. It's easy to use and free, just click here.A massive thank you to my patrons, without which I wouldn't be able to do any of this.Producers: TBF Gaming, Michael Turley, Anja FröhlichSupporters: Brigitte FröhlichMusic: "Parting of the Ways - Part 1" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Support the show

Introducing Twisted Thinking!What is Twisted Thinking all about, and where did the idea come from? Why should I listen? Who are you? I answer these questions and more in this introductory episode of the podcast that aims to keep your mind flexible.For more information, check out the website, watch my introductory video in the about section over on Patreon, or if you'd like to contact me directly check out my Discord server. It's easy to use and free, just click here.A massive thank you to my patrons, without which I wouldn't be able to do any of this.Producers: TBF Gaming, Michael Turley, Anja FröhlichSupporters: Brigitte FröhlichMusic: "Parting of the Ways - Part 1" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/  Support the show