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How To Take Full Control Of Your Mind: Prof. Steve Peters, The Chimp Paradox

Sep 6, 2021

Professor Steve Peters, a leading psychiatrist and author of 'The Chimp Paradox,' shares his groundbreaking insights on mental well-being and personal growth. He delves into the dynamics of the mind, presenting the 'Chimp model' to help listeners manage emotional turmoil and cultivate self-awareness. By comparing intrinsic drives to societal pressures, he emphasizes the importance of genuine connections over superficial validation. Peters also provides practical strategies for overcoming personal challenges, fostering resilience, and nurturing healthier habits.

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Understanding the interaction between our emotional, rational, and belief-driven brain circuits is crucial for achieving peace, happiness, and success.

Engaging with the pain and emotions of a broken relationship allows individuals to rebuild themselves and find growth in new relationships.

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Understanding the Mind: Optimizing Performance and Relationships

In this podcast episode, Professor Steve Peters, a renowned psychiatrist, discusses the importance of understanding our minds to optimize performance and develop healthy relationships. He introduces the concept of the Chimp Model, which describes the interaction between our emotional, rational, and belief-driven brain circuits. Managing this interaction is essential for achieving peace, happiness, and success. Peters emphasizes that stress and mental dysfunction can manifest in various forms, and it is crucial to recognize and manage them effectively. He also highlights the grieving process and the significance of understanding and challenging the thoughts and beliefs we hold about ourselves during heartbreak and rejection.

Evolution of Chimp and Human Circuits

01:25

The Power of Gratitude

02:00

The Greder Hits, the Truth That Resist It With You

02:25

Stress Is a Good Thing

02:54

Intro

2min

Understanding the Mind: The Chimp and Beyond

23min

Navigating Drive and Hope

9min

Navigating Emotional Responses in Life's Challenges

3min

Navigating Emotional Turmoil

25min

Neuroscience of Alcohol and Decision-Making

2min

Understanding and Restructuring Habits for a Healthier Life

6min

Navigating Self-Reflection and Growth

5min

Empowering Mindsets: A Practical Workbook for Personal Growth

3min

It’s hard to know where to begin with Steve Peters. He’s a doctor, a psychiatrist, a professor and a mental coach for the worlds top athletes and business leaders. He’s also the author of “The Chimp Paradox”, which has sold millions of copies worldwide and put forward the groundbreaking ‘Chimp model’ for understanding how our brains work.

Steve is used to helping the worlds elite to achieve their full potential, from Steven Gerrard and Ronnie O Sullivan to top business leaders and CEOs. His insights are sought after by people all over the world.

But today he sits down and shares his wisdom to help you. Be prepared for this one, we go to some incredible places as Steve shows us what commonly holds people back, and how to overcome it. Steve will show you exactly how being at peace with yourself is the only way to succeed. I’m sure you’ll understand by the end of this why Steve’s insights are so widely sought.

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