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

Sep 6, 2021
01:17:25

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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.

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