Externalization
Type: Concept
As of November 2026, Externalization has been mentioned in 2 episodes across 1 podcast, first heard Sep 2025 on What Your Therapist Thinks. In the episode "How Do I Overcome Performance Anxiety? The Fear Behind Performance," the host discusses how externalization can help individuals manage their anxiety by separating their feelings from their performance. Similarly, in "Am I Emotionally Numb? Signs Of Emotional Numbness and What To Do Next," the concept is referenced as a way to address emotional detachment and promote self-awareness.
Therapeutic technique of separating the problem from the person; discussed via naming anxiety 'Bob'.
| Mentioned in | 2 episodes on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Sep 2025 on What Your Therapist Thinks |
Who talks about Externalization on podcasts?
Externalization came up; the most recent mention was Nov 2025 on What Your Therapist Thinks.
What is Externalization mentioned alongside?
Externalization is most often mentioned alongside Window of tolerance, What Your Therapist Thinks (WYTT) and Performance anxiety.
Mentioned together: Window of tolerance, What Your Therapist Thinks (WYTT), Performance anxiety, Felicia, Christy Plantinga, somatic therapy, Best Therapists, Toxic Lady, Shelly, Podvision