Ruminating on the past? Why you can't let go... until now (Episode 313)

Can’t stop thinking about the past? Whether you’re ruminating on the past or feeling stuck in the past, it can be absolutely exhausting. In this episode of the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast I’m talking about letting go of the past is so difficult, and what to do when you feel like you can’t move forward. We’ll discuss anxiety and rumination, why your brain keeps overthinking the past, and what you can actually do about it so you can start making peace with your past. I’ll walk you through how to stop ruminating on the past without pretending nothing happened, share simple tips for rumination that you can use when you’re thinking about the past on repeat, and offer practical ideas for how to stop rumination so you can stop dwelling on the past and feel more present. This episode is for you if you’re stuck in your own head, tired of mental health tips that ignore real life, and want realistic ways to feel more settled day to day. 👉 Ready to calm your mind and stop replaying the past? Then let’s talk! 💡 TL;DR: Exhausted from ruminating about the past and overthinking everything? In this episode I share practical, no-nonsense tips for rumination and how to stop ruminating so you can stop dwelling on the past and feel calmer in your own head. ________________________________ ⏱️ Chapters/Timestamps: 0:00 Overthinking and mental health 0:33 How to stop rumination 2:24 Why am I ruminating? 7:17 How to stop ruminating 13:40 Stop ruminating bit by bit 📝 Transcript & show notes: ➕ Related episodes: Let go or stay trapped (Episode 296) 👋 New here? Hi! I’m Jeremy Godwin, writer and counsellor plus the host of the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast, your weekly dose of practical advice for better mental health. I share straightforward tips to help you protect your peace and cultivate better mental health, with new episodes every Sunday. 🔗 Links

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Ruminating on the past? Why you can't let go... until now (Episode 313) is an episode from Let's Talk About Mental Health by Jeremy Godwin.

This episode is 00:15:50 long.

This episode was published on Dec 21, 2025.

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