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

In this candid and insightful Q&A episode, therapist Crystal Rodenbaugh joins Ebrima "Abraham" Sisay to explore the rarely discussed emotional and ethical realities of being a therapist today. From managing loneliness and setting healthy boundaries to navigating client relationships and building a sustainable private practice, this conversation is packed with practical advice, real stories, and tools that help therapists stay grounded, including platforms like SimplePractice.Whether you're a new clinician, a solo practice owner, or someone feeling isolated in your mental health career, this episode offers connection, clarity, and encouragement.

We’re more connected than ever and yet, so many of us feel painfully alone. In this episode, Ebrima "Abraham" Sisay and Crystal Rodenbaugh unpack the growing epidemic of loneliness and social disconnection in America, inspired by Dr. Vivek Murthy, the former U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory on Social Connection.

From awkward Gen Z encounters to the health risks of isolation that rival smoking, we explore the real-world impact of loneliness, who’s being hit hardest, and most importantly, what we can actually do about it.

Whether you’re feeling disconnected, concerned about a loved one, or just craving deeper relationships, this conversation is your invitation to reconnect one small step at a time.

Resources mentioned & Shared:

The Loneliness Epidemic Report: Read Here

Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking - Buy Here