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The Missing Peace Presents : The Thought Trap

Becca Gardner
Thought Traps
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Do you ever try to switch off your mind, but find it’s always racing? Do you feel stressed out, anxious, or overwhelmed? Are you trying to change something in your life, maybe breaking a habit or working through a challenge? This podcast will help you feel more aligned with your true self by discovering your own "Thought Traps" and understanding how they don’t have to define you. As a Certified Ch... more

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We're going Beyond the Thought Trap!

If we can't always rely on our thinking, what can we rely on? And what's available to us beyond all that mental noise? I couldn't think of a better guest to help open this next chapter than Amanda Jones — coach, ... more

The Thought Trap has reached a turning point. A crossroads, if you like. After 78 episodes exploring the traps we find ourselves caught up in, something is shifting.

And I have a feeling it's about to get even more interesting. In this episode, I'm ... more

If work feels like it’s kicking your butt right now, this is the episode to listen to. I had work stress coach Luke Richardson on The Thought Trap to talk about what’s really going on when work starts to feel like too much. The pressure, the people, ... more

“Hi Becca, I’ve noticed that whenever I listen to your podcast, I really get what you’re saying — but I also seem to have a ‘yeah, but’ for almost everything… Why does my mind do that? And am I supposed to do anything with all the ‘yeah, buts’?”

My ... more

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Luke Richardson
Work stress coach who helps people in stressful jobs find ease by understanding how thoughts create feelings
Self-employed / Luke Richardson Coaching
Episode: Episode 78 : Work Place Stress with special guest Luke Richardson
James Abbott
Well-being coach
Episode: Episode 69 : The Busy Road : A Conversation With James Abbott
Clare Assante
Founder of Blindsided by Thoughts; Change Coach for teens
Episode: Episode 67 : Understanding Self Harm : A Conversation With Clare Assante
Vicki Montague
Well-being and possibility coach
Episode: Episode 56: You Know (With Special Guest Vicki Montague) : The Thought Trap
Lindsey Elliott
A certified change coach who specializes in insecurity and self-esteem issues
Self-employed
Episode: Episode 45 : The Freedom Of Being Enough with Lindsey Elliott : The Thought Trap
Damian Rees
Axe Throwing Entrepreneur and Star of Netflix's Squid Game's The Challenge
Bearded Viking Axe Masters
Episode: Episode 43 - Axes and Beards : The Thought Trap
Juliet O'Rourke
Certified ADHD coach and a guide to help individuals understand their neurodiverse brains.
Episode: Episode 35: ADHD with Special Guest Juliet O'Rourke
Missy Maiorano
Certified change coach and life transformation expert
Episode: Episode 32 - All The Pieces with Special Guest Missy Maiorano : The Thought Trap
Jo Barker
Intuitive coach and friend of Becca, returning for her second appearance.
Episode: Episode 30: Talking Self-Expression with Jo Barker

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Becca Gardner
Host of The Thought Trap; certified change coach guiding listeners to move beyond thought traps.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 21 ratings
  • A gentle and powerful way to change your perspective

    I’m really enjoying this podcast, Becca engages with her guests and together they bring curiosity with zero judgment to how we see the world though our mind chatter.

    There’s tips and ideas and wisdom to encourage you to take stock of the noise in your head and ways to change the narrative.

    Really enjoying the conversations. Thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hamishNIVEN
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Love this!

    Becca is great! Easy to listen to and give you lots to think about! ❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NikiT4ylor
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Top notch!!!

    A great listen, providing plenty to think about.

    Highly recommend giving this a listen to anyone that has :

    - the constant questioning of our own thoughts,

    - the constant chatter in our minds,

    - the to and fro’ing of what’s the correct/right way forward.

    I’m new to podcasts, and find it hard to use them to aid my thoughts (another thing making noise in an already busy mind 😜) but, Becca opens one to new thought processes and is a really easy listen.

    Looking forward to the next edition/episode �... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    evil_baz
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • The answer is here

    Excellent presentation, very thought provoking

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    FIL2025!
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Excellent

    Really enjoyed. Can’t wait to listen to more 😀

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mer1950!!
    United Kingdom2 years ago

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Fans appreciate relatable stories and the emphasis on self-trust over overthinking.
Listeners praise Becca's gentle, curious approach and practical tools for quieting mind chatter.
Many note the coaching style as approachable and empowering, with tangible mindset shifts.

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Episode 78 : Work Place Stress with special guest Luke Richardson
Q: Why do you think people have normalized stress at work and why might that be dangerous?
Because it makes it seem like stress is an inherent, acceptable part of work, which can prevent people from recognizing that their experience is created by their thinking in the moment, leading to ongoing cycles of worry.
Episode 78 : Work Place Stress with special guest Luke Richardson
Q: What is the first thing you tell someone who is completely new to this understanding of stress?
Lead with empathy, show you understand the person's experience, and then gently introduce the idea that thoughts create feelings, guiding them toward exploring life as it unfolds rather than immediately trying to fix it.
Episode 68 : Why Doing Nothing Feels So Wrong : Trap Talk
Q: Why does doing nothing feel so wrong?
Because the mind automatically produces narratives that equate rest with laziness or inadequacy, especially in a culture that values constant productivity. By becoming curious about the moment we stop, noticing the stories the mind creates, we can begin to reframe rest as a natural part of life and loosen the grip of that discomfort.
Episode 63: Parenting and the Responsibility Trap : Trap Talk
Q: Let's go to today's episode. This is episode 63. It's Trap Talk. It's the monthly segment where I get to speak to your questions. So this week, I've had a question from a mum of three and she says, parenting mainly falls on my shoulders because my husband works a lot.
Becca argues that parenting isn't defined by external prescriptions or a one-size-fits-all approach. It happens in real time and the mental load often weighs heavier than the parenting acts themselves. She emphasizes calm, presence, and connection over perfection, and encourages trusting wisdom and common sense that are already within, especially when emotions run high.
Episode 59 : The Judgement Trap : Trap Talk
Q: So today's question is, I've realized I get so worried about what people think of me, and I spend so much time replaying conversations and second guessing myself. What can I do about this?
The solution starts with noticing that the feeling of judgment often arises from our own inner narration, not from the other person. Slow down, observe that thoughts are not facts, and recognize we all live inside our own bubble of experience. By giving ourselves compassion and realizing others are absorbed in their own world, we can reduce the personal impact of perceived judgments.

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A thoughtful, coaching-inflected show that explores how our minds generate patterns like thought traps, inner critics, and judgments, then offers practical exercises to respond with calm and clarity. Episodes mix personal storytelling, guided reflections, and concise coaching techniques to help listeners notice thinking, pause, and reframe experiences. Regular themes include mindfulness, self-coaching, parenting small moments with presence, and resisting the urge to control every outcome. The host's approachable style and gentle humor, plus occasional guests, contribute to a calm, accessible pathway to reducing stress and improving decision-making. Noteworthy is the focus on lifelong personal development through simple, repeatable practices... more

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