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Microdosing Bravery with Kristen Lee

Nov 26, 2024

Join Kristen Lee, an internationally recognized behavioral science clinician and author of "Worth the Risk," as she dives into the art of microdosing bravery. Kristen reveals how small acts of courage can lead to significant personal growth. She addresses the stigma of mental health and the nuances of trauma, from 'big T' to 'little t.' The conversation highlights the dangers of hustle culture and promotes achievements for collective well-being. Discover how shifting from a mindset of receiving to giving can foster meaningful connections.

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Kristen Lee

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Quick takeaways

Embracing 'what-is' instead of 'what-if' liberates individuals from anxiety, fostering growth through radical acceptance of life's uncertainties.

Microdosing bravery emphasizes taking small, manageable steps towards personal growth, helping individuals assert their agency and align with their true values.

Creating a culture of validation and acceptance enhances mental health by encouraging open dialogue and genuine support within communities.

Deep dives

Embracing the 'What-Is' Over 'What-If'

Living in a state of 'what-if' often leads to feelings of fear and anxiety, creating a cycle of rumination that can be detrimental to mental well-being. Accepting the 'what-is' requires confronting the difficulties and uncertainties of life, allowing individuals to create space for growth and self-discovery. This process emphasizes radical acceptance, which acknowledges that certain factors may be outside one's control, yet still allows for the exploration of possibilities and truths. By transitioning from 'what-if' thinking to 'what-is' acceptance, individuals can harness their experiences to propel personal progress.

Intro

4min

Microdosing Bravery: Embracing Personal Agency

20min

Navigating Mental Health in Modern Society

28min

Understanding Trauma and Healing

12min

The Cost of Overachievement

7min

From Receiving to Giving: A Transformative Mindset

7min

Books That Transform: Insights and Tools

4min

Embracing Creativity and Acts of Bravery

3min

Enjoy this re-release of one of my top listened to episodes with my guest, Kristen Lee.

This week’s episode of the Growth Guide podcast features Dr. Kristen Lee, a researcher and expert in the field of behavioral science. She is the author of Worth the Risk: How to Microdose Bravery to Grow Resilience, Connect More and Offer Yourself to the World.
As society grapples with the increase in mental health issues exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, Kristen highlights the critical need for psychoeducation, emphasizing the role of community, lifestyle strategies, and understanding the nuanced relationship between medication and mental wellness.

We discuss the importance of addressing trauma, both "small t" and "large T," and explore healing through scientifically-based behavior changes and the courage it takes to tell personal truths.

We also touch on the cultural phenomenon of overachievement and hustle culture, and its implications on mental health, advocating for a shift towards achievements that serve the collective good.

Join us as we explore these pressing issues and get inspired to make micro acts of courage a part of everyday life.

[01:07] What-if living - Instead of being paralyzed by worry and dread, accepting the world as it is and making the best of it can liberate you to pursue your dreams.

[16:57] Microdosing Bravery - Bravery and courage are not about grand gestures or impressive displays but rather about taking small and manageable steps towards our values and goals, facing our fears and anxieties, and getting comfortable with the uncomfortable.

[22:15] Emotional Regulation - When we learn to regulate our emotions, we control our feelings better, react with greater awareness, and rely less on habitual, unthinking responses.

[29:37] Mental Health - Kristen stresses the need to address the current mental health problem because of the unprecedented level of suffering in the world today.

[37:51] Labels and Diagnostic Frameworks - You are not your diagnosis, you are still [Name].

[01:20:03] Tolerance, Acceptance, And Reverence - We discuss the difference between the concepts of tolerance, acceptance, and reverence and how these can be used to choose values over passivity when dealing with different biases, racism and other "isms" that exist in the world.

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Connect with Dr. Kris(ten) Lee:

Website: kristenlee.com/

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/drkris1/

Tiktok: tiktok.com/@drkristherapycomedy

Instagram: instagram.com/therealdrkris/

Twitter: twitter.com/TheRealDrKris

Book by Dr. Kristen Lee

Worth the Risk: How to Microdose Bravery to Grow Resilience, Connect More, and Offer Yourself to the World