Big Questions with Cal Fussman Michael Gervais: Your Mastery Coach
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Nov 7, 2023 
Psychologist for Super Bowl and Olympic champions, Michael Gervais, shares advice on visualizing success, self-awareness, and achieving goals. He discusses the impact of social media on mental state, the negative effects of fear of other people's opinions (FOPO), and the significance of genuine connections in treating depression. The podcast also includes the inspiring story of Chungju Young, who started a successful shipbuilding company and emphasizes the importance of purpose and relationships for a happy life.
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Belonging Feeds Safety Brain
- Belonging equals safety in our brains, and disconnection increases fear of others' opinions (FOPO).
- Fear of rejection activates fight, flight, freeze mechanisms similar to those for physical threats.
Social Media Lacks Real Connection
- Social media stimulates dopamine and adrenaline but lacks oxytocin, the bonding chemical.
- This imbalance leaves people feeling excited but disconnected, explaining the loneliness from social media.
Anxiety Drives Fear of Opinions
- Post-pandemic anxiety and depression affect roughly one-third of people, increasing FOPO.
- FOPO causes high personal and business costs, making people live by others' approval or fear of rejection.