How massive trauma and facing life's fragile nature can lead to people to be truly alive.
Near-death experiences can build a positive psychology and the tools for a growth mindset.
With my guest Talia Lazarus, we explore the essence of the Phoenix Phenomenon and rising from the ashes renewed.
We share stories of resilience, the science behind post-traumatic growth, and practical strategies for leveraging life’s toughest moments to foster an unbreakable spirit.
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Whether you are seeking to overcome personal adversity or feel intrigued by the intersection of psychology and human endurance, this episode offers invaluable insights into thriving beyond survival.
Talia Lazarus
Growth Mindset pod
Sam 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.
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Mail - GrowthMindsetPodcast(at)gmail.com
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Chapters
00:00 Don't miss you're life whilst your alive
03:00 What is a Growth Mindset
05:34 Talia's Life-Changing Accident
10:13 Trauma impact on attachment style
11:31 The Aftermath and Rock Bottom
12:28 Small changes that add up
13:14 Quitting Her Job to Follow Her Passion
16:26 Ad Break
18:39 Second surgery
21:18 When survival instinct doesn't work
22:46 Most people don't meet their potential
23:47 Perspective-Shifting Experiences
26:37 Dream Experiences vs. Near-Death Experiences
29:05 The Doorstep mile
30:02 Starting the "I Got Back Up" Blog/Podcast
32:08 Mid-roll 2
32:08 The Rear-View Mirror Mentality
35:18 Past Behaviours vs current self
36:04 You are never alone
39:28 Everyone should nearly die once
40:17 Best ways to die and resilience training
42:26 Small acts of kindness
44:28 Spreading More Positivity to Receive It
47:03 You get what you give
48:01 Send off
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