Andrea Bonior is a clinical psychologist, college professor, and best-selling author. She also writes a weekly column for The Washington Post called “Baggage Check” where she offers great advice for her readers.She’s the author of an amazing book called Detox Your Thoughts. It’s full of helpful, actionable tips for dealing with unhelpful ways of thinking. Andrea is really good at taking complex scientific principles and breaking them down into helpful tips. I invited her on the show to share some of the strategies that can help us develop a healthier inner monologue. Some of the things we talk about in this episode include how to reach your goals without depending on willpower, strategies to deal with unhelpful thoughts, and coping skills that will help you deal with uncomfortable emotions.