Prof. Steve Peters, a renowned psychiatrist and author of 'The Chimp Paradox', unlocks the secrets of the mind for peak performance. He discusses the critical role of core values and the impact of childhood conditioning on adult behavior. Steve delves into the 'chimp brain' concept, offering strategies to manage emotional responses and embrace resilience. He also highlights the dangers of social media on self-esteem and how high performers can thrive under pressure. Listeners gain actionable insights for personal growth and mental clarity.

In this moment, the psychiatrist and author of ‘The Chimp Paradox’, Professor Steve Peters, discusses how there are some early childhood traumas that simply can’t be erased. It is a commonly held belief that with enough therapy and time all traumas can be eventually be eradicated. However Professor Peters believes that it is critical we divide traumas between those you can tackle and others that you have to learn to live and deal with. If we don’t accept that there are some problems that can’t be solved it can actually cause more distress, not only to the people suffering the trauma but even to their therapists and partners. Listen to the full episode here -  https://g2ul0.app.link/xOA3BtDJ2Ab Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Professor Steven: https://chimpmanagement.com/professor-steve-peters/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices