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Growth Mindset Psychology: The Science of Self-Improvement

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Feb 25, 2024 • 19min

Life Lesson: Unlearning Behaviours

Explore the impact of childhood behaviors on personal growth, the importance of unlearning negative habits, and embracing a growth mindset. Learn about breaking traditional norms, taking control of your behaviors, and the power of small actions for significant growth.
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Feb 23, 2024 • 42min

Creating Healthy Boundaries

We clear the complex waters of setting healthy boundaries in relationships, a masterclass designed to empower you with the tools for understanding and creating boundaries that foster freedom and respect.Join us as we navigate the nuances of recognizing and avoiding porous or rigid boundaries and understand the impact of weak boundaries on personal well-being. We explore strategies for balancing personal needs with those of others, ensuring your relationships are built on a foundation of mutual respect and understanding.Discover practical steps for identifying personal, social and value-based boundaries and learn how to communicate boundaries without feeling selfish. As a bonus we tackle the challenges of navigating work-life balance through effective boundary setting, offering insights on developing assertiveness in boundary communication. Sponsor - Magic Mind The world's first mental performance shotmagicmind.com/growthMS56% off Magic Mind discount code: GrowthMS2010 signs of Boundary issues Difficulty making decisions Feeling selfish for saying no Frequent apologizing Uncertainty about what to share Passive aggressiveness Losing sense of self Need for external validation Resentment A constant sense of fatigue Dramatic relationships Growth Mindset podSam Webster Harris explores the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement. Success and happiness is a state of mind unique to ourselves and is our responsibility to create.Watch the pod - YouTube (Growth Mindset)Mail - GrowthMindsetPodcast(at)gmail.comInsta - SamJam.zenChapters:00:00 What are boundaries02:24 Pre-roll02:55 Boundaries in life05:06 Why boundaries need balance07:15 10 signs of poor boundaries11:30 Abusive situations14:53 AD - MagicMind16:41 Weak boundaries18:48 Rigid boundaries20:36 Why we struggle with boundaries24:36 Creating healthy boundaries25:05 Personal Boundaries25:34 Social Boundaries26:55 Mid-roll26:58 Value-based boundaries28:17 Communicating boundaries29:59 Traffic light framework33:32 The importance of independence36:15 Book suggestionsTopics:how to set healthy boundaries in relationshipsunderstanding the impact of weak boundaries on personal well-beingexamples of setting boundaries with family and friendscommunicating boundaries without feeling selfishnavigating work-life balance through effective boundary settingrecognizing and avoiding porous or rigid boundariesthe role of cultural background in boundary settingpractical steps for identifying personal vs social boundariesdeveloping assertiveness in boundary communicationdealing with boundary violations in close relationshipscreating stronger relationships through clear boundariesboundary setting for self-care and mental healthstrategies for balancing personal needs with those of othersovercoming fear of conflict when setting boundariestransforming family patterns with healthy boundary practices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Feb 20, 2024 • 34min

Attachment Styles: Understanding Our Emotional Blueprint

Explore the impact of attachment theory on relationship dynamics, overcoming fears of intimacy, childhood experiences shaping adult attachment styles. Practical tips for anxious attachers seeking harmony, creating a secure base for growth. Insights and strategies for navigating love and attachment complexities, aiming for happier partnerships.
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Feb 16, 2024 • 28min

15 Keys to Deeper Connections

Join us on a journey through the labyrinth of love and the 15 keys to crafting harmony in romance and life. This episode explores the power of vulnerability, factors for deeper connections, and building strong relationships. It also discusses finding balance in relationships and life, highlighting the importance of open communication, trust, and maintaining individuality while fostering a lasting bond.
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Feb 13, 2024 • 27min

The Loneliness Paradox: Why Independence is Key to Connection

Explore the interplay between solitude and connection, overcoming fear of loneliness, nurturing real connections, embracing change in relationships, personal independence, building healthy relationships, and trying new things together.
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Feb 9, 2024 • 24min

The Science of Love, Desire and Attachment

Explore the heart's invisible forces by understanding the biology behind love in our latest episode, where we decode the science of love through the lens of psychology and self-improvement.Learn about the hormonal effects on romantic behaviors, the significance of attachment hormones in humans, and how understanding the neurochemistry of love can lead to better decision-making in love.We'll discuss the evolutionary psychology of human bonding, the positive and negative effects of high vasopressin, and how hormonal contraception influences emotional attachment. This insightful episode is designed for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of love's biological foundations to enhance their emotional well-being and relationship dynamics.Stay tuned all season to join us for a journey into the heart of love's scientific secrets.- - -On the growth mindset podcast with Sam Webster Harris, we explore the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement. Success and happiness is a state of mind unique to ourselves and is our responsibility to create.Through a process of honest self-reflection of what is holding us back and what is driving us forward, we can lose the ego and build awareness of how to be our best.- - -Connect with Sam:Creativity Newsletter - Explosive ThinkingWatch the pod - YouTube (Growth Mindset)- - -Show: Growth Mindset, psychology of self-improvementTitle: The Science of Love, Desire and AttachmentChapters:00:00 What is love01:20 The 3 main components of love02:09 Pre-roll Advert02:16 The Biology of Love03:26 Lust and the role of sex hormones06:35 Attraction and reward pathways09:18 Attachment and bonding hormones11:30 Love's addictive power and irrationality12:37 Mid-roll12:41 Infatuation, dependency and Controlling behaviors13:45 Reckless and destructive tendencies15:05 How we lose rational thinking17:40 Choosing the right partner19:01 Cultivating healthy relationship habits19:40 Send OffTopics:Biology of love, attraction, and hormonesScience behind romantic connectionsImpact of oxytocin on relationshipsVasopressin and pair bondingGrowth mindset thinking in romanceMindsets behind healthy relationshipsNeurochemistry of loveHormonal effects on romantic behaviorsTestosterone and lust in loveEstrogen's role in attractionAttachment hormones in humansNeurological basis of loveConsequences of love hormone imbalancesChemical romance and emotional healthMy Chemical Romance - The science behind lust, attraction and attachmentOxytocin and trust in relationshipsNegative effects of high vasopressinHormones and decision making in loveScience of long-term attachmentBiological differences in love perceptionLove addiction and dopamineEvolutionary psychology of human bondingHormonal contraception and emotional attachment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Feb 6, 2024 • 25min

10 Stoic Questions For a Full Life

Explore the power of Stoic wisdom for self-reflection and virtuous living. Learn to overcome obstacles, simplify life, and take action. Focus on responsibilities for a good life and make small changes for big improvements.
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Feb 2, 2024 • 17min

Stop Disappointing Yourself - The Four Pillars of Tranquility

Discover the importance of living authentically, aligning actions with future goals, and embracing reality-based personal growth. Learn how to build a stronger mindset for personal growth and take ownership of your life decisions. Explore the significance of being listened to and respected, and the importance of avoiding blame for personal disappointment.
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Jan 30, 2024 • 32min

The Science of Mental Toughness

Explore the science of mental toughness and the four critical elements: Control, Commitment, Challenge, and Confidence. Discover how to build social confidence, develop emotional control, and enhance life control. Learn about applying stoicism to modern life challenges and nurturing a strong growth mindset. Understand the importance of risk orientation and the profound impact of resilience on personal growth and leadership. Find insights into developing a resilient and growth-oriented mindset.
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Jan 26, 2024 • 27min

16 Paradoxes of Life

Explore 16 paradoxes that challenge conventional wisdom, from the Freedom Paradox to the Happiness Paradox. Uncover insights into personal growth and the human psyche. Embrace life's paradoxes to enrich our journey toward self-improvement and a deeper understanding of the world.

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