The Psychology Podcast cover image

The Psychology Podcast

Stop Worrying about What People Think of You w/ Michael Gervais

Apr 4, 2024
01:06:05
Snipd AI
Join Scott as he chats with Michael Gervais, a top sports psychologist, about overcoming FOPO, transitioning from performance-based identities to purpose-driven ones, navigating social interactions, managing sensitivity, conquering rejection fears in relationships, and choosing authenticity for personal growth.
Read more

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

  • Having a performance-based identity can lead to a deep fear of other people's opinions (FOPO) as one's identity is closely tied to how well they perform relative to others.
  • Transitioning from a performance-based to a purpose-based identity can serve as a powerful off-ramp from FOPO, shifting focus towards aligning actions with deeply held values.

Deep dives

Understanding performance-based identity

Having a performance-based identity can lead to a deep fear of other people's opinions (FOPO) as one's identity is closely tied to how well they perform relative to others. This can create a constant worry about acceptance and rejection, especially in situations like public speaking where one's identity feels at stake based on external validation.

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode