Black-and-white thinking
Type: Concept
As of November 2026, Black-and-white thinking has been mentioned in 2 episodes across 2 podcasts, first heard Sep 2025 on What Your Therapist Thinks.
Cognitive pattern Amina lists as a signature of painful ambition (either/or thinking).
| Mentioned in | 2 episodes on 2 podcasts (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Sep 2025 on What Your Therapist Thinks |
| Field | Psychology / Cognitive behavioral theory |
How do different shows talk about Black-and-white thinking?
2 shows discussed Black-and-white thinking in these episodes.
- What Your Therapist Thinks — 1 episode
Raised as a clinical lens/topic to explore; treated with interest and therapeutic curiosity rather than praise/critique.
Am I Hypervigilant? Signs Of Hypervigilance & How To Get Better - Mick Unplugged Podcast — 1 episode
Who talks about Black-and-white thinking on podcasts?
Black-and-white thinking came up; the most recent mention was Dec 2025 on Mick Unplugged Podcast.
What is Black-and-white thinking mentioned alongside?
Black-and-white thinking is most often mentioned alongside control, Mick Unplugged and Mick Hunt.
Mentioned together: control, Mick Unplugged, Mick Hunt, Amina Alai, The Ambition Trap, purpose-first leadership, painful ambition, purposeful ambition, beloved community, purpose-driven work