What if the thoughts you don’t question are the ones shaping your entire reality? In this episode of Change Your Mind with Kris Ashley, Kris sits down with psychotherapist and author Judith Belmont, who brings over four decades of experience helping people build healthier, more empowered mindsets. This conversation dives into the practical side of mental health—moving beyond awareness and into real, usable tools. Judith shares how simple but powerful techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can help you identify automatic negative thoughts, break free from cognitive distortions, and take control of your emotional responses. You’ll discover why most people confuse thoughts with feelings, how your internal dialogue directly impacts your confidence and behavior, and why learning “how” to change matters more than just being told to think positively. Kris and Judith also explore assertiveness, boundaries, and communication—revealing how using simple shifts like “I statements” can transform relationships and help you stop absorbing other people’s negativity. This episode is a reminder that you are not stuck with the patterns you were given. With the right tools, awareness, and intention, you can rewrite the narrative and create a healthier, more resilient mindset. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: - How to identify and reframe automatic negative thoughts (ANTs) - The difference between thoughts and feelings—and why it matters - Common cognitive distortions that keep you stuck - Practical CBT tools you can use immediately - How to set boundaries and communicate assertively - Why mindset shifts require tools, not just advice - How to stop taking things personally and reclaim your power Key Takeaway: You don’t have to believe every thought you think. When you change your thoughts, you change your experience of reality.

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The Therapeutic Toolbox: Real-Life Skills For A Healthy Mindset with Judith Belmont

MAR 17, 202658 MIN
Change Your Mind with Kris Ashley

The Therapeutic Toolbox: Real-Life Skills For A Healthy Mindset with Judith Belmont

MAR 17, 202658 MIN

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Judy has 40 years experience as a psychotherapist in private practice, mental health and corporate trainer, as well as a wellness conference speaker. She is the author of 11 mental health and self-help books and two therapeutic card decks. All her books and card decks, as well as her keynotes and live and online trainings, have all focused on offering “hands on” practical skills that promote emotional wellness. Offering quick exercises, visualizations, handouts, self-help quizzes, worksheets and self-care practices, she offers tools to help others overcome self-limiting beliefs and improve resiliency. Judy holds an MS in Clinical Psychology from Hahnemann Medical College and a BS in Psychology from University of Pennsylvania. Her website www.belmontwellness.com offers free worksheets and handouts.  Her author page on Amazon is amazon.com/author/judithbelmont Links:  Website: https://belmontwellness.com/ Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/belmontwellness/ Amazon Author Page: amazon.com/author/judithbelmont You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/@JudithBelmont Please subscribe to my channel and turn on notifications to get more videos like this :)Sponsor The Podcast: https://www.krisashley.net/blog/sponsor-the-change-your-mind-podcastBuy My Book: https://www.amazon.com/Change-Your-Mind-Reality-Relationships/dp/1738641600/ref=sr_1_1Visit My Website: https://www.krisashley.net/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/changeyourmindwithkrisTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@changeyourmindwithkrisFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/changeyourmindwithkrisashleyPodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/change-your-mind-with-kris-ashley/id1611437310 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.