2 chapters across the catalog
The "Courage" element of the 3xC formula involves letting go of past relationship trauma and resentment. While cognitive behavioral therapy is noted as a helpful tool for reframing past experiences, men are urged not to get stuck in years of therapy. Rebranding past pain as necessary growth allows a man to show up ready for a healthy relationship without carrying a "stink" of bitterness.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Managing Negative Thought Patterns
The conversation shifts to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and the concept of "thought coupling," where one worry triggers a chain reaction of panic. Collins advises listeners to treat thoughts like television channels, choosing whether to engage or "flick" past them. She introduces a three-part test for intrusive thoughts: asking if the thought is kind, true, or helpful before deciding to acknowledge or dismiss it.
