Overcome Pornography for Good with Sara Brewer | The Choose Again Method for Shifting Negative Thoughts

Episode 237: The Choose Again Method for Shifting Negative Thoughts

August 04, 20252 min read

Do you ever find yourself stuck in a cycle of negative thoughts that feel impossible to break? It’s easy to get caught up in self-doubt, frustration, or fear, believing those thoughts as truths. But what if, in that moment, you could choose a different path? In today’s episode, I’m revisiting the Choose Again method, a simple and powerful technique to help you shift negative thinking and build a more positive mindset.

This method is based on the idea that we don’t have to accept every thought that crosses our minds. The Choose Again method involves three simple steps that help you choose a thought that feels better. It’s not about ignoring difficult emotions or forcing yourself into positivity; it’s about taking intentional steps to shift your thinking in a way that aligns with what you truly want. This method has been a game-changer for so many of my clients, and it can be just as impactful for you.

By the end of this episode, you’ll have a clear understanding of how to apply the Choose Again method in your daily life. You’ll learn how small shifts in your thinking can lead to bigger changes and how consistently choosing thoughts that serve you can help you move forward with more confidence and clarity.

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What You'll Learn from this Episode:

  • The three simple steps of the Choose Again method.

  • Why forgiving your thoughts is key to shifting negativity.

  • How to replace thoughts like “I can’t control myself” with more empowering alternatives.

  • The difference between toxic positivity and choosing authentic, better-feeling thoughts.

  • Why our brains find evidence for whatever we’re thinking and how to use this to your advantage.

  • Practical examples of applying this method to overcome unwanted behaviors and emotional struggles.

  • How small shifts in thinking create momentum for bigger life changes.

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Sara Brewer is a certified life and trauma-informed coach. She has helped over a thousand people quit porn through her coaching programs and tens of thousands through her highly-rated podcast, Overcome Pornography for Good.

Sara shares her story in her free webinars, but the simple version is that she saw shame's role in compulsive pornography use, and after developing a process focused on addressing shame as the root, her clients saw amazing success. This is why The Center for Overcoming Pornography exists.

Sara Brewer

Sara Brewer is a certified life and trauma-informed coach. She has helped over a thousand people quit porn through her coaching programs and tens of thousands through her highly-rated podcast, Overcome Pornography for Good. Sara shares her story in her free webinars, but the simple version is that she saw shame's role in compulsive pornography use, and after developing a process focused on addressing shame as the root, her clients saw amazing success. This is why The Center for Overcoming Pornography exists.

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