What is cognitive defusion? Both simple and profound, its the process of separating from your thoughts, gaining distance from them as a nonjudgmental, gentle and curious observer.

It's at the heart of mindfulness-- and relief from many aspects of anxiety and rumination. Want to get started thinking differently about your thoughts? Join us for today's episode.

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Here's more on Dr. Andrea Bonior and her book Detox Your Thoughts.

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