The Missing Peace Presents : The Thought Trap
Episodes
Episode 50 : My Thought Trap : Trap Talk
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Why do I make such a big deal out of things that aren’t that important?This week’s Trap Talk question felt perfectly timed, landing right in the m...
Episode 49 : The Perfection Trap : The Thought Trap
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A family gathering, a questionable tiramisu, and a fresh look at perfection. In this episode, I explore how perfectionism can keep us stuck in our hea...
Episode 48 : Let's PEEP Together — A Guided PEEP in Action
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
You've heard me talk about PEEP. Now let's do it, together.This week on The Thought Trap I'm guiding you through a live PEEP — Play, Explore, Experi...
Episode 47 : The Emotional Identity Trap : The Thought Trap
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
You felt something. Your mind grabbed it. And before the feeling had even passed, it had already become evidence — evidence about who you are. That'...
Episode 46 : The Body Image Trap : Trap Talk
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Trap Talk is the monthly segment where I get to speak to YOUR questions. This months question.............“Hi Becca, I’m really disciplined with f...
Episode 45 : The Freedom Of Being Enough with Lindsey Elliott : The Thought Trap
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I’m joined by Lindsey Elliott, a Certified Change Coach, to explore the self-esteem and insecurity trap. That quiet sense of not be...
Episode 44 - How Are You? : The Thought Trap
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
“How are you?” is a question we ask all the time and one that often gets answered automatically. In this episode, I explore where our answers real...
Episode 43 - Axes and Beards : The Thought Trap
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
I’ve been reflecting on the incredible guests I've had here on The Thought Trap — and honestly, every single one of them is a "Changemaker". Not b...
Episode 42: The Physical Trap : Trap Talk
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
“I’m trying to stop smoking, or at least I’m playing with not doing it, and I’m noticing a really strong physical pull in my body. Sometimes i...
Episode 41 : Too Close : The Thought Trap
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I speak about being in the thick of a habit — when there’s no room to peep or be curious. Peeping usually becomes more available ...
Episode 40: You Are Not The Notification : The Thought Trap
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I explore something subtle but deeply human — how psychology can quietly pull a fast one on us. Using a simple phone metaphor, I in...
Episode 39 : Always In Motion : The Thought Trap
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
I’m making January all about habits. Emotions and feelings are at the heart of how habits really work, so it felt like the right place to start. Th...
Episode 38 : Pain : Trap Talk
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“I’ve had lots of physical back pain and I’ve noticed how it always seems to flare at the most inconvenient times. I’ve done lots of physio wo...
Episode 37: The Other Side : The Thought Trap
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is a personal share episode. As we come to the end of 2025, I was invited to do something that hadn’t occurred to me to do. I’m so glad I did...
Episode 36: The Best Present Ever : The Thought Trap
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s December, and it feels very on theme to talk about presents. Not the kind you wrap — something even better :). In this episode, I explore why...
Episode 35: ADHD with Special Guest Juliet O'Rourke
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Thought Trap, I sit down with former certified change coach Juliet O'Rourke for an honest, refreshing conversation about ADHD—...
Episode 34 : A Taste Of Habits : The Thought Trap
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week is your December habit taster — a tiny bite of what habits really are before our big January 2026 deep dive. We look at why habits kick in...
Episode 33: Mental Overtime : Trap Talk
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“I work 9 to 5 but I think about work all the time. How do I stop?”In this month’s Trap Talk, we’re not trying to “switch off” or control ...
Episode 32 - All The Pieces with Special Guest Missy Maiorano : The Thought Trap
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I’m joined by special guest Missy Maiorano, a Certified Change Coach, for a gentle conversation about the parts of ourselves we ten...
Episode 31 - The Extra Layer : The Thought Trap
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever notice how thoughts pile on like jumpers on a mild autumn night? (Check out the episode to know what the heck I mean here).In The Extra Layer, I ...
Episode 30: Talking Self-Expression with Jo Barker
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I’m joined by Jo Barker for a warm and honest conversation about self-expression — and how it’s become a powerful route out of ...
Episode 29 : Mistakes : Trap Talk
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"I made a mistake, I feel so much regret, I wish I had done it differently"We all make mistakes — but what if they were never really mistakes at all...
Episode 28: The Invisible Rulebook : The Thought Trap
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I’ve been noticing how many unspoken rules seem to run life — things like “I should always be useful” or “I shouldn’t upset anyone.” In ...
Episode 27: A Conversation on Anticipation with Laura Bernann : The Thought Trap
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is all about anticipation — that familiar spiral the mind goes into before a big change or event. My guest, Laura Bernann, shares a tou...
Episode 26: Beyond Thought with Dr Amy Johnson : The Thought Trap
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a special one — I was honoured to have the lovely Dr. Amy Johnson, PhD, join me on The Thought Trap. We got up close and personal wi...
Episode 25: You Are Already Enough (Inspired by Alan Watts) : The Thought Trap
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A heartfelt moment with Alan Watts’ words that landed not just in my ears but in my whole body — an invitation to drop the Thought Trap and feel t...
Episode 24 : Trap Talk : Anxiety
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“I feel full of panic, worry, and anxiety 24/7.”If you’ve ever felt trapped in that storm, this Trap Talk is for you. Instead of trying to solve...
Episode 23 - Doing Nothing : The Thought Trap
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When life feels loud and your mind is ramped up, the wisest move might be… doing nothing. Discover how resistance and restlessness can be signals to...
Episode 22 - Exploring Spirituality with Special Guests Jo Barker & Hamish Niven : The Thought Trap
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I’m joined by two wonderful guests as we toss spirituality onto the table for some real, openhearted and honest conversation. In th...
Episode 21: The Big Blue Boat : The Thought Trap
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s episode has a different vibe. I’m sharing a short story I published last year, The Big Blue Boat. It follows Billy and his Grandad on...
Episode 20: Trap Talk : Already Okay
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How is it possible that I can be okay if I have an unwanted, unhelpful habit that won’t go away? In this Trap Talk, we look at the innocent trap of ...
Episode 19: The Quiet Guidance Within : The Thought Trap
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The mind shouts, wisdom whispers. This episode is about learning to notice the quiet guidance that’s already built into you."The Thought Trap — a ...
Episode 18: An Inside Job : The Thought Trap
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fear can look like it’s coming from the flight, the spider, the stage, or whatever your “thing” is. But when you look closer, it’s always the ...
Episode 17 - Untrapping Fear with Jess Smith : The Thought Trap
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I’m joined by fellow Certified Change Coach Jess Smith for an honest, gentle exploration of fear — what it is, what it isn’t, a...
Episode 16- Trap Talk : Feeling Behind
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever find yourself thinking, “I should be further along by now”? Like you missed some invisible deadline and now you’re stuck in the wrong chapt...
Episode 15 - Navigating Grief With Grace : The Thought Trap
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I’m joined by the incredible Grace Kelly, a coach who’s been a huge influence on my journey. We talk about grief, love, and what ...
Episode 14 - Let's start to explore, together : The Thought Trap
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I’m inviting you right into the heart of what I call P.E.E.P. — Play, Explore, Experiment, Play. I’ll share how my week has invited ...
Episode 13 - Where are you hanging out? : The Thought Trap
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Turns out we’re all hanging out in one of two places — imagination or reality. One’s full of dramatic plots, twisty ‘what ifs’ and noisy thi...
EP12 -Overwhelmed? - (Special Guest Clare Downham) : The Thought Trap
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is all about overwhelm. It’s such a relatable topic — an undercurrent that flows through so many of us and through society as a whole...
Ep11 - Trap Talk : Moods
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the very first episode of "Trap Talk"—a new monthly segment where we take a real-life question and explore the kind of thinking that quie...
Ep10:- A Doctor With a Difference (Special Guest Dr Giles P Croft) : The Thought Trap
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is Episode 10, and I’m feeling REALLY proud of myself—this feels like a huge milestone! I couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate than ...
EP9:- Did We Miss The Memo? : The Thought Trap
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I get real about something I honestly don't think we got the memo on - the way we take our thoughts, feelings and emotions so flippin...
EP8: - My Cat Jimmy: The Thought Trap
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Thought Trap, we dive into the tricky world of beliefs—those deep-seated assumptions we accept as truth without ever question...
EP7 - What is Coaching? (Special Guest Karen) : The Thought Trap
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I sit down with Kaz Lane (Karen), one of my incredible clients, to talk about her experience with Change Coaching through my coaching...
EP6 - All The Feels (Special Guest Angie Goen) : The Thought Trap
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joining me is my first guest from across the pond, Angie Goen— a dear friend with a magical knack for talking about feelings in a way that makes you...
EP5 - Just One Job : The Thought Trap
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode, Just One Job, I dive into the profound question: What is the mind's only job?This conversation expands on themes from previous e...
EP4 - Mind on Repeat (Special Guest Hamish Niven) : The Thought Trap
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Mind On Repeat, I’m joined by special guest Hamish — an incredible guide and mentor. Together, we explore the mental maze of rumi...
EP3 : The Secret Door Out (Special Guest Lexie Bebbington) : The Thought Trap
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In The Secret Door Out, I’m joined by my first-ever guest, Lexie — a friend, a coach, and an all-around amazing human. Lexie shares her way of fin...
EP2 - Mind Stories : The Thought Trap
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Before I even stepped into the dentist’s office, my mind had already spun a dramatic tale. But was any of it real? In this episode, we explore how o...
EP1 - The Beginning : The Thought Trap
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this very first solo episode, I’m kicking things off with an honest, heartfelt intro to who I am (hi, I’m Becca Gardner!) and why this podcast ...
The Thought Trap: Coming Soon
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"The Thought Trap" is a podcast that helps you break free from limiting thoughts, stress, and overwhelm. Through relatable insights, guidance, and cas...