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    Growth Mindset Psychology: The Science of Self-Improvement

    Most self-help advice is guesswork dressed up as wisdom. We dig into psychology, neuroscience, and behavioral science to find what actually changes lives.

    WHY LISTEN?

    Over 8 million downloads because we answer the questions that matter: How do I build mental strength? What creates lasting motivation? How can I understand my own mind well enough to work with it, not against it?

    This podcast is for curious skeptics who want frameworks backed by psychology studies, not Instagram quotes. Whether you’re navigating procrastination, building self-discipline, or designing your own philosophy for a life well lived—we explore the hidden psychology behind real change.

    WHAT YOU’LL GET

    Mental models and simple techniques from cognitive psychology, positive psychology, and ancient wisdom traditions like Stoicism and Buddhism.

    Being a human can be confusing, learning about it doesn’t have to be.

    We cover everything from emotional intelligence and habit formation to brain health and the nervous system.

    WHAT YOU DON’T GET

    No pseudoscience. No oversimplified “hacks.” No hustle porn.

    Just practical insights on mindset improvement, self-development, and human psychology that respect your intelligence and mental health.

    THE APPROACH

    Instead of telling you what to think, we explore how thinking works. Armed with psychology studies, social science research, and relentless curiosity, we uncover the mechanics of belief change, attitude change, and personal development.

    Success is personal. You might want to leverage your neurodiverse strengths, build a business, or simply discover how to be happier. We provide the mental frameworks to pursue your definition of success with mental strength and self-care that fits your life.

    YOUR HOST

    I’m Sam Webster Harris—a lifelong learner with ADHD and an obsession with finding answers to hard questions. After launching businesses, traveling the world, and nearly dying a few times, I concluded that psychology and science are where real wisdom lives.

    This show is my excuse to dive deep into health and fitness research, behavioral psychology, and cool science while helping you build genuine self-discipline and motivation.

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    PAST SERIES

    Previous guests include Olympians, Scientists, Billionaires, and Sam’s Mum.

    Past series:

    — Psychology vs Stoicism

    — Time Management for Busy Mortals

    — Independence and Knowing Yourself

    — Cognitive Biases and Rational Thinking

    — Psychology of Connection and Relationships

    — Carol Dweck and the Multiverse of Mindsets

    — Addiction and Behaviour Change

    — Nervous System Mastery and Polyvagal Theory

    — Mental Strength and Self-Discipline

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    The 7 types of stupidity: the human flaws more important than brainpower Mar 14, 2025
    Show notes

    What if the greatest barrier to your success isn't what you don't know, but what you think you know that simply isn't so?


    This episode explores the subtle architecture of stupidity – not as a personal failing, but as a series of distinct patterns that emerge in all human thinking.

    We'll journey through seven varieties, from the straightforward lack of cognitive ability to the more insidious systemic stupidity that quietly infects organizations and societies.


    You'll discover how the most brilliant minds often fall prey to overthinking stupidity, rejecting elegant solutions in favor of complex ones.

    We'll examine how groups collectively generate stupidity that no individual would create alone, and how our identities and egos become entangled with ideas, making us defend positions that no longer serve us or reflect reality.


    Learnings:

    • Build decision-making systems that protect against collective cognitive blindspots
    • Identify which stupidity patterns you are prone to.
    • Develop your intellectual honesty muscle using "What would convince me I'm wrong?"


    Join us in reimagining how we think about thinking – because understanding stupidity might be the most intelligent thing we can do.



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    Related Episodes

    • 5 Science-backed ways to stop disappointing yourself - Spotify - Apple
    • The Psychology of Mistakes - 7 types of lazy thinking - Spotify - Apple
    • 4 Hidden fears that sabotage your life - and what to do about them - Spotify - Apple



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    Growth Mindset Psychology:

    Sam Webster explores the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement.

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    Show: Growth Mindset, psychology of self-improvement


    Episode: Can you talk with your subconscious? - w/ Jeff Bauhner


    Chapters:

    00:00 Analyzing different types of stupidity

    01:58 #1 - Pure Stupidity

    04:45 #2 - Ignorance

    08:07 #3 - Overconfident expert stupidity

    10:55 #4 - Rule-Based Stupidity

    18:30 #5 - Overthinking stupidity

    23:37 #6 - Organizational Stupidity

    26:55 #7 - Ego Based Stupidity

    32:07 Stupidity is often a deliberate choice

    35:03 Send Off

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    Unconventional ideas on happiness that change how you feel today (and in 30 years) Mar 11, 2025
    Show notes

    What if the path to happiness isn't where all the spotlights are shining? While most seek contentment in the thin slice of "now," true fulfilment lives in a paradox.


    We're stuck in what I call "now-ish" thinking—that anxiety-producing zone of yesterday's failures and tomorrow's deadlines. We're taught to live in the moment, yet rarely consider where our moments are leading us.


    True happiness requires an honest look at your 30-year trajectory. Are you building skills you want to master for decades? Hanging with friends who'll still challenge you in 2055? The work that drains you today will absolutely crush your soul twenty years from now. But immediate happiness isn't found in some mystical future achievement either.


    Small daily habits can make a big difference to the quality of our days from opening up deeper conversations to knocking on the door of our limits.


    Practical lessons this episode:


    • Stop obsessing over now-ish problems and pay attention to what really matters
    • The way to keep potential alive
    • Choose one focus each day rather than drowning in endless possibilities



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    Sam Webster explores the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement.

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    Episode: Unconventional ideas on happiness that change how you feel today (and in 30 years)


    Chapters:

    00:00 Unconventional Ideas on Happiness

    01:38 Is it all about NOW?

    03:47 Now-ish thinking

    05:15 30-year thinking

    06:17 Goal based vs energy based work

    08:26 Questions to ask yourself

    10:10 Danger of putting off till 'one day'

    11:05 Doing what you want or don't know how to stop?

    12:14 Balancing present and future thinking

    14:36 Reframing Your Thinking to Be More Happy

    14:47 "I Get To"

    17:07 "What Was Your Rose"

    19:27 "Tell Me More"

    20:56 "Yet"

    22:38 "Will This Thing Matter A Year From Now"

    24:56 "I Will Focus on X"

    27:40 Send Off

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    Can you talk with your subconscious? - w/ Jeff Bauhner Mar 07, 2025
    Show notes

    The mind does a lot of things we are never aware of.


    You don't think about how you move or digest, your mind just does it in the background, You also can't witness all the self-sabotaging doors your mind keeps you locked up in.


    We all have our own battles that limit us. Maybe how we think about money, or relationships or our own value. Maybe we get nervous about situations and it's our nerves that actually cause the problem we are afraid of.


    Today guest Jeff Bauhner shares a radical idea for how to communicate with your subconscious processes and get them working in your favour.


    • How can we talk to our subconscious?
    • What should we change?
    • Why do we keep overlooking our real problems?


    Jeff has a very relatable story that leads him to his work and shares some fun and potentially radical ideas.


    As a scientist myself I was skeptical about some of his proposals. I was equally excited about how he came to some similar conclusions I do recommend myself but with a very different pathway.


    Jeff Buehner

    • X - @Jeff_Buehner
    • Book - The Sultans 7 Secrets



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    • 5 Science-backed ways to stop disappointing yourself - Spotify - Apple
    • The Psychology of Mistakes - 7 types of lazy thinking - Spotify - Apple
    • 4 Hidden fears that sabotage your life - and what to do about them - Spotify - Apple



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    Growth Mindset Psychology:

    Sam Webster explores the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement.

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    Show: Growth Mindset, psychology of self-improvement


    Episode: Can you talk with your subconscious? - w/ Jeff Bauhner


    Chapters:

    00:00 What's going on with our subconscious?

    04:01 Jeff's first unconscious belief

    06:26 Jeff's 2nd unconscious belief

    08:49 What was Jeff's Pivotal moment when he was 33

    10:44 Story of Mansa Musa

    13:22 Sultan's Seven Secrets

    18:19 2nd Mind is the subconscious

    19:41 Magic lamp as a metaphor

    20:24 Feelings is the language of the Gods

    21:32 Setting your subconscious belief through feelings

    31:01 Planting feelings into your subconsciousness

    32:36 Fear as a sign that it's worth doing

    34:29 Jeff's book

    35:38 What business made Jeff a lot of money???

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    The psychology of control - why your brain overcomplicates everything Mar 04, 2025
    Show notes

    We all know smart people make dumb decisions. But why?


    • Why do gamblers double down when they should walk away?
    • Why do we check our phones 58 times a day?
    • Why do people micromanage their partners and get confused when they become distant?


    We are all suckers for the illusion of control.


    We are convinced that our meddling is needed to achieve our desired outcome. Sadly this misses the important fact that we are causing all our problems.


    The episode covers all sorts of personal problems from addictions to relationships, investing to anger and how control is at the heart of our problems.


    Whether you are high on neuroticism or curious about how the mind works we have a tonne of good stuff:

    • Recognize your "control triggers" – situations where your grip tightens and makes things worse
    • Practice intentional surrendering in low-stakes situations to build your letting-go muscles
    • Replace control with curiosity by asking "What happens if I don't try to fix this?"


    Learn to stop wrestling with life and start dancing with it.



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    • 5 Science-backed ways to stop disappointing yourself - Spotify - Apple
    • The Psychology of Mistakes - 7 types of lazy thinking - Spotify - Apple
    • 4 Hidden fears that sabotage your life - and what to do about them - Spotify - Apple



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    📧 Email - GrowthMindsetPodcast (@) gmail,com



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    Sam Webster explores the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement.

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    Episode: The psychology of control - why your brain overcomplicates everything


    Chapters:

    00:00 Introduction: Why Smart People Make Dumb Decisions

    00:30 The Science of Control

    02:00 Personal Story: The Quad Bike Incident

    05:51 The Illusion of Control

    07:02 Addiction and Control

    09:03 Reactance Theory: Why We Rebel

    10:14 Attachment Styles and Control in Relationships

    12:32 Paradoxical Intentions: Embracing the Opposite

    15:30 Understanding and Managing Anger

    18:43 Quieting the Default Mode Network

    20:18 The Joy of Surrender

    21:09 Show Updates: Embracing Change

    22:58 The New Show Concept: The Psychology of Everything

    25:25 The Importance of Growth and Change

    26:03 Final Thoughts on Control and Surrender

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    7 habits of highly miserable people Feb 28, 2025
    Show notes

    What if misery wasn’t something that happened to you—but something you unknowingly created?


    We all have habits that screw us over—whether it’s blaming others, scrolling mindlessly on Instagram, or convincing ourselves that “next week” is when we’ll finally start living.


    In this episode, I’m calling out the seven most toxic habits that keep people stuck in their own misery - they're probably (some) things you’re doing right now.


    I’ll break down why these habits exist, how society reinforces them, and what you can do to stop being your own worst enemy.


    Takeaways:

    • Why waiting for “perfect” is the ultimate excuse for staying stuck.
    • How playing the victim robs you of your power (and your future).
    • The brutal truth about self-care—and why it’s not what you think.


    Ready to ditch the habits holding you back? Dig in =)



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    Related Episodes

    • 5 Science-backed ways to stop disappointing yourself - Spotify - Apple
    • The Psychology of Mistakes - 7 types of lazy thinking - Spotify - Apple
    • 4 Hidden fears that sabotage your life - and what to do about them - Spotify - Apple



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    👋 Free Call - Schedule Link - https://cal.com/samwebster/mindset

    📧 Email - GrowthMindsetPodcast (@) gmail,com



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    Sam Webster explores the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement.

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    Show: Growth Mindset, psychology of self-improvement


    Episode: 7 habits of highly miserable people


    Chapters:

    00:00 Stop screwing yourself over

    01:19 Bad habit #1 - Lying to ourselves

    04:22 Bad habit #2 - Procrastination

    07:48 Bad habit #3 - Victimhood and avoiding responsibility

    10:19 Bad habit #4 - Money

    13:26 Bad habit #5 - Isolation

    18:04 Bad Habit #6 - Social Media

    20:48 Bad habit #7 - Ignoring real self-care

    25:15 Bonus Habit - Fixed Mindset and resistant to change

    26:42 Send off

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    How to guide your destiny - What to avoid, where to push, when to relax Feb 25, 2025
    Show notes

    Ever feel like life’s pulling you in a direction you didn’t choose? Like you’re paddling against a current, but the harder you try, the further you drift?


    From social media algorithms to career paths, we’re all caught in currents we barely notice. They can sweep us toward growth or drag us into chaos.


    Whether it’s influencers chasing clicks or careers locking us into identities we never wanted, these currents are everywhere. But here’s the good news: just like in the ocean, you can learn to spot them and decide which ones to ride.


    By the end of this episode, you’ll have the tools to navigate life’s most powerful force—momentum—and steer toward a future you actually want.


    Takeaways:

    • How small decisions snowball into massive consequences (good or bad).
    • Why blaming “the system” won’t save you—and what will?
    • How to identify the “currents” shaping your decisions and behaviours.


    Once you see these currents, you’ll never look at your life the same way again.



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    Growth Mindset Psychology:

    Sam Webster explores the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement.

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    Show: Growth Mindset, psychology of self-improvement


    Episode: How to guide your destiny - What to avoid, where to push, when to relax

    Subtitle: Fantastic Boosts and Where to Find Them


    Chapters:

    00:00 Can We Control Our Direction?

    01:51 A Near-Death Experience

    04:09 Social Media's Fast-Moving Currents

    06:03 The Dangers of Extremification

    07:53 Radicalization of Creators

    09:32 Famous Figures and Extremification

    12:07 The Weirding Effect of Content

    14:28 Navigating Career Currents

    15:30 The Vortex of Unwanted Opportunities

    21:31 The Power of Positive Currents

    24:13 Choosing Fast-Moving Currents

    25:13 Future Career Opportunities

    27:40 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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    Systems to unlock your creative genius w/ Jeremy Enns Feb 21, 2025
    Show notes

    How to boost creativity and productivity with a gentle yet dedicated approach to getting the best of yourself


    Fun fact: The average person has 6,200 thoughts per day.

    Most creatives capture zero of them.


    What if the secret to unleashing your creative potential isn't finding inspiration, but building systems that make creativity inevitable?


    That’s why we have Jeremy Enns on the show. He's built a system that turns random thoughts into profitable content.


    Every. Single. Day.


    We cover:

    • How to stop hoarding mediocre ideas and start executing great ones
    • Why your "perfect" creative routine is killing your productivity
    • The "Marathon Project" framework that makes average creators extraordinary


    Driven by his creative output, Jeremy’s latest business makes over 100k in profit a year, . On the journey, he’s also started and scrapped over 20 creative projects and coached several hundred clients on improving their creative work.


    This episode isn't just theory. It's his exact process.


    The same one that's helped him:

    • Write a daily newsletter
    • Build multiple 6-figure businesses
    • Master sustainable creative productivity


    No fluff. No "productivity hacks." Just systems that scale.


    Perfect for: Content creators, creative entrepreneurs, and anyone who's ever stared at a blank page wondering where all their good ideas went.


    Time to turn your creative chaos into content that converts.


    Whether you're struggling with creative block, seeking to optimize your productivity workflow, or aiming to develop a sustainable content creation strategy, this episode provides actionable frameworks to enhance your creative output.


    Premium listeners get access to an exclusive 15-minute segment covering:

    • A deep dive about deep dives
    • Where burnout comes from and what to do about it
    • How to love your creative work



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    Jeremy Enns

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    Growth Mindset Psychology:

    Sam Webster explores the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement.

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    Show: Growth Mindset, psychology of self-improvement


    Episode: Systems to unlock your creative genius w/ Jeremy Enns


    Chapters:

    00:00 Creative Productivity - Jeremy Enns

    03:29 Where do good ideas come from

    07:08 Organising ideas

    07:41 Capturing Ideas on the Fly

    09:18 Organizing and Searching Ideas

    10:21 Daily Writing and Idea Generation

    15:25 Rating and Filtering Ideas

    19:23 Daily Writing and Publishing

    23:35 Marathon Projects and Skill Development

    26:46 Habit Systems for Productivity

    30:41 The Importance of Identity in Creativity

    35:33 Navigating Creative Evolution

    35:43 The Myth of Perfect Structure

    36:12 Adapting to Change and Staying Relevant

    36:27 Pursuing Continuous Improvement

    36:50 Reinvigorating Creative Projects

    38:40 Self-Awareness and Productivity

    40:32 Harnessing Self-Knowledge

    43:25 The Joy of Deep Dives

    46:58 Balancing Creative Output

    46:58 Avoiding Burnout

    48:31 The Power of Questions

    48:31 Final Thoughts and Reflections

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    5 tips to stop waiting for opportunities Feb 18, 2025
    Show notes

    The awkward thing about finding our calling. Is that our calling isn’t out there looking for us.


    It's easy to be stuck in mediocrity waiting for the perfect moment or for that ambiguous feeling that we are totally ready and blessed with pre-ordained approval to start our ideas.


    These days knowledge is abundant and easily accessible. What's scarce is the willingness to show up, create, and launch our thoughts into the world before we feel ready.


    In this episode:

    • How the world is changing and the new rules of opportunity
    • Instead of waiting for permission, you can create opportunities for yourself
    • How to stop asking "Am I good enough?" and build a framework to continuously improve at anything you do.



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    Growth Mindset Psychology:

    Sam Webster explores the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement.

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    Show: Growth Mindset, psychology of self-improvement


    Episode: 5 tips stop waiting for opportunities


    Chapters:

    00:00 Law of creation

    02:16 Benefits of Showing Up

    03:35 Lessons Documenting and Sharing Your Process

    06:07 Harry Stebbings' and 20VC

    07:15 Go Niche and Share Your Process and Ideas.

    08:32 Accountability and Attracting Opportunities

    09:34 How to Know What You're Interested In

    10:56 Waiting for Your Calling Won't Work

    13:11 What the Law of Creation Means

    15:09 Part 2 - Improve anything you work on

    15:24 Sharing Ideas

    16:44 Product Market Fit

    18:25 Mom Test

    19:39 Iterating Your Idea

    21:31 Feedback is a Gift

    22:37 Growing the Growth Mindset Podcast

    25:02 If Your Work Isn't Growing, It's Dying

    25:33 Biggest Myth in Content Creation

    27:11 Don't Feel Any Attachment to Any Ideas You Have

    30:48 Lessons from Mr. Beast

    32:09 Don't be Insane

    35:32 Premium offer

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    Psychology's guide to 18 oddities of desire Feb 14, 2025
    Show notes

    Navigating the great paradoxes of the heart. What if everything we believed about perfect relationships was exactly what held us back from creating meaningful ones?


    Consider a few classic paradoxes:

    • In our quest for closeness, we often create distance
    • Distance often brings you closer
    • Your partner's annoying habits, might actually be their best qualities....


    This episode explores the delicate threads that weave together seemingly contradictory truths in relationships,


    Key topics:

    • Learn to identify when your "weaknesses" are actually relationship superpowers
    • Stop trying to fix your relationship and start understanding its paradoxes
    • Why being "needy" isn't always bad (and why pretending you're not is worse)
    • Get real about what healthy conflict actually looks like


    These paradoxes aren't problems to solve, but gateways to understanding the profound complexity of human connection.


    Time to stop chasing perfection and start building something real. Your next breakthrough in understanding relationships isn't in resolving these paradoxes – it's in learning to dance with them.



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    Growth Mindset Psychology:

    Sam Webster explores the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement.

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    Show: Growth Mindset, psychology of self-improvement


    Episode: The Matrix of Modern Love: Psychology's Guide to 18 Relationship Mysteries


    Chapters:

    00:00 Strength through vulnerability

    02:43 The closest cuts are the Deepest

    04:05 Disgusting is Delightful

    05:14 Craving for attention vs. repulsing against it

    06:54 Distance breeds Closeness

    07:44 Unity Needs Conflict

    08:36 Accepting vs Growing a Partner

    10:17 Imperfect is perfect

    11:16 Reality vs Expectations

    12:56 Equality and diversity

    14:49 Relationships are not easy

    15:39 Selfishness to be altruistic

    17:14 Nurture Transparency and Privacy

    18:45 Paradox of Commitment for Freedom

    19:42 Comfort vs passion

    20:50 Independence vs Interdependence

    21:56 Life is beautiful but cruel

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    The Loneliness Paradox: How to stop being needy and start being magnetic Feb 11, 2025
    Show notes

    The more we fear loneliness, the more we scare people away.


    Connection is our birthright. Yet in our rush to avoid loneliness, we often make things worse.


    This is a story about the paradox at the heart of human relationships. But it's also a story about possibility.


    Key takeaways:

    • Practical strategies to build confidence and attract healthy relationships
    • The 7 hidden ways fear of loneliness sabotages relationships
    • Understanding the distinction between solitude and loneliness
    • Building the courage to be authentically seen
    • Creating relationships that enhance rather than complete you


    We're diving deep into the psychology of fear, relationships, and mindsets.


    Whether you want stronger relationships romantically, with friends, or at work. This episode will help you learn about the subtle balance of independence, co-dependence and interdependence.




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    Growth Mindset Psychology:

    Sam Webster explores the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement.

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    Show: Growth Mindset, psychology of self-improvement


    Episode: Relationship Psychology: How to Stop Being Needy and Start Being Magnetic


    Chapters:

    00:00 The dichotomy of friendship

    02:51 7 Areas where fear of loneliness will cause us pain

    03:36 Pushes us into making poor choices

    04:02 Compunding small problems

    04:33 Developing weakness in asserting our needs

    04:55 Learned helplessness

    05:28 Loss of freedom and missed potential connections

    05:47 Fundamental disconnection from ourself

    06:08 Acceptance of mediocrity

    07:12 Forgiveness and evolution in friendships

    09:05 The ultimate touchstone is witness

    10:22 Adopting a growth mindset

    15:41 How to build healthy long-term relationships

    16:19 Communication strategies

    17:45 Express appreciation more often

    18:27 Deepening our understanding

    20:11 Creating shared experiences

    21:24 Solve companionship by overcoming loneliness

    22:03 Trust yourself and take that leap forward

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