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EPISODE DESCRIPTION

Do you replay conversations before they happen and feel drained before you even speak?

Many introverts mentally rehearse conversations to feel prepared. Over time, this habit drains energy, increases anxiety, and pulls you out of the present moment.

In Episode 7 of the Drew Chaz Podcast, Drew Chaz explains why mental rehearsal feels helpful but leads to burnout, how preparation quietly shifts into control, and what helps introverts stay calm without scripting every interaction.

This episode offers a clear way to interrupt mental rehearsal, protect your energy, and show up to conversations with more ease.

WHAT YOU’LL WALK AWAY WITH

• Why mentally rehearsing conversations increases stress
• How preparation turns into control without you noticing
• How to stop spending energy on conversations that have not happened
• One simple rule to stay grounded during conversations

KEY TOPICS

• Why introverts rehearse conversations
• How overthinking leads to emotional fatigue
• The hidden cost of trying to manage outcomes
• How to break mental rehearsal loops in real time
• How to prepare without scripting

WHO THIS EPISODE IS FOR

Introverts who replay conversations, feel drained after social moments, overthink what to say, and want to feel calmer and more present.

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