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Growth Mindset Psychology: The Science of Self-ImprovementEmbrace your curiosity and discover the science and psychology to build a growth mindset Author: Growth Mindset Psychology
There are a lot of opinions on how to master your mind, but then theres PSYCHOLOGY. Were all stuck with the brain were born with, but we arent stuck with how we use it. Learn science-backed answers to make the most of your mind and your life. CURIOUS? Growth Mindset Psychology is the "self-help sceptic" podcast for the curious. Whether you want to improve performance, navigate setbacks, or know who you are. We find answers to the true science of self-improvement. So put down the astrology chart and start working with your mind, instead of against it. With over 8 million downloads and 60,000 monthly listeners, youre invited to join. PROCESS Instead of telling you what to think, we discuss how thinking works. Armed with a stack of science journals, textbooks and a boatload of curiosity, we uncover the mechanics of the mind. Why? Success is personal! You might want to make the most of your neurodiverse strengths, start a business, or simply find more reasons to smile. Hone your ability for independent thinking and growth with mental models to pursue your definition of success. HOST Im Sam Webster Harris, a lifelong learner with ADHD, a raging curiosity, and an obsession with finding answers to hard questions. After launching several businesses, travelling the world and nearly dying a few times I concluded that science and Psychology are where its at. What actually makes people happy? Whats the best way to treat a brain? How can I get more done? Studying the answers we find that changing behaviours requires building mindsets, mental models, and a healthy relationship with failure. I run the show to help listeners enjoy nutritious content that feeds their minds (and I needed a legitimate excuse to cover for my reading addiction). PREMIUM Go Ad-Free and listen to exclusive content. Support the show and access the AMA features and community Discord. Growth Mindset Premium ARCHIVE Previous guests include Olympians, Scientists, Billionaires, and Sam's Mum. Past series: Psyc Language: en Genres: Education, Science, Self-Improvement, Social Sciences Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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How to uncover emotional blocks holding you back, when you can't see them w/ Tracy Litt
Thursday, 20 March, 2025
We're all blind to our own patterns. Even when we think we're self-aware, there's a whole universe of emotional blocks lurking beneath the surface. Most of us walk around thinking we understand ourselves, but the reality is we're operating on autopilot. This episode features coach Tracy Litt, a performance coach who reveals how seemingly innocent behaviours can actually be fear mechanisms in disguise. The conversation gets deeply personal as Sam confronts his own emotional avoidance, exploring why he distracts himself during vulnerable moments and can struggle to fully express emotions. Tracy explains how our brains create clever diversions precisely when we need to feel something deeply, and offers practical ways to break through these invisible barriers. Take homes: Start a judgment journal to track how often you critically evaluate yourself and others Practice intentional emotional release through techniques like guided screaming Use fear as a GPS—when something scares you, it's probably pointing toward your growth Ready to uncover what's really holding you back? Listen now and prepare for some uncomfortable but transformative insights. Upgrade to Premium: 🏖️ Ad-free listening 🤘 Support the show 🔓 Exclusive AMAs and bonus content 💬 Community Discord GrowthMindset.Supercast.com Get in Touch 👋 Free Call - Schedule Link - https://cal.com/samwebster/mindset 📧 Email - GrowthMindsetPodcast (@) gmail,com Growth Mindset Psychology: Sam Webster explores the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement. 📺 Watch - YouTube (Growth Mindset) 🛜 Website - Growth Mindset Show: Growth Mindset, psychology of self-improvement Episode: How to uncover emotional blocks holding you back, when you can't see them w/ Tracy Litt Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to hidden fears 02:43 How Tracy sees herself 03:42 Judgement journal 04:37 Tracy's story on how controlling she was 05:45 Sam relates with Tracy's past 07:17 At what point did this transformation occur 11:57 Getting really comfortable feeling all of your feelings 14:03 Does Sam struggle with emotion? 15:16 Diging into emotional distractions 17:26 Sam never getting angry 18:40 Screaming as therapy 19:17 Sam pointing out his voice as a thing to work on 21:27 Is there anything in life that is currently troubling or scaring Tracy? 24:37 How did Tracy overcome her fear of starting to do live videos on Facebook 27:56 Coaching other people and reaching out for a coach 31:25 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
