logo
episode-header-image
Mar 2025
36m 50s

How to uncover emotional blocks holding ...

Growth Mindset Psychology
About this episode

We're all blind to our own patterns. Even when we think we're self-aware, there's a whole universe of emotional blocks lurking beneath the surface.


Most of us walk around thinking we understand ourselves, but the reality is we're operating on autopilot. This episode features coach Tracy Litt, a performance coach who reveals how seemingly innocent behaviours can actually be fear mechanisms in disguise.


The conversation gets deeply personal as Sam confronts his own emotional avoidance, exploring why he distracts himself during vulnerable moments and can struggle to fully express emotions.


Tracy explains how our brains create clever diversions precisely when we need to feel something deeply, and offers practical ways to break through these invisible barriers.


Take homes:

  • Start a judgment journal to track how often you critically evaluate yourself and others
  • Practice intentional emotional release through techniques like guided screaming
  • Use fear as a GPS—when something scares you, it's probably pointing toward your growth


Ready to uncover what's really holding you back? Listen now and prepare for some uncomfortable but transformative insights.



Upgrade to Premium:

🏖️ Ad-free listening

🤘 Support the show

🔓 Exclusive AMAs and bonus content

💬 Community Discord

GrowthMindset.Supercast.com



Get in Touch

👋 Free Call - Schedule Link - https://cal.com/samwebster/mindset

📧 Email - GrowthMindsetPodcast (@) gmail,com



Growth Mindset Psychology:

Sam Webster explores the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement.

📺 Watch - YouTube (Growth Mindset)

🛜 Website - Growth Mindset



Show: Growth Mindset, psychology of self-improvement


Episode: How to uncover emotional blocks holding you back, when you can't see them w/ Tracy Litt


Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to hidden fears

02:43 How Tracy sees herself

03:42 Judgement journal

04:37 Tracy's story on how controlling she was

05:45 Sam relates with Tracy's past

07:17 At what point did this transformation occur

11:57 Getting really comfortable feeling all of your feelings

14:03 Does Sam struggle with emotion?

15:16 Diging into emotional distractions

17:26 Sam never getting angry

18:40 Screaming as therapy

19:17 Sam pointing out his voice as a thing to work on

21:27 Is there anything in life that is currently troubling or scaring Tracy?

24:37 How did Tracy overcome her fear of starting to do live videos on Facebook

27:56 Coaching other people and reaching out for a coach

31:25 Outro

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Up next
Oct 7
Be Crystal Clear: 3 Truths and 2 Tips to Communicate with Impact [Archive]
Our cognitive biases and ego can muddy the waters of our minds and block the path to clear communication. Today's episode provides strategies on how to be both a more effective thinker and communicator. Topics: Communication problems in relationships, business and writing Cogniti ... Show More
25m 9s
Oct 3
From Escaping the Holocaust to Building a Billion Dollar Empire - The Life and Mindsets of Dame Stephanie Shirley
Dame Stephanie Shirley built a billion-dollar tech empire from her kitchen table in the 1960s, pioneered remote work before anyone knew what Wi-Fi was, and discovered the psychology behind turning survivor's guilt into unstoppable motivation. This isn't some feel-good story about ... Show More
46m 8s
Sep 30
Lessons, Paradoxes and Hard Questions For Building an Authentic Life
We chase alignment with our purpose, values, passions but can sometimes get a little lost on the way. Life has a scary habit of passing us by in a rush and Sam has just turned 35 years old and feeling very philosophical about the whole thing. We take a tour of some of the big pro ... Show More
40m 2s
Recommended Episodes
Sep 2023
Ep 85. How to Take Control of Your Emotions with Nikki Evans
This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Take your mental and emotional well-being to the next level with BetterHelp. Our listeners can now get 10% off their first month by using the link provided, HERE #ad In this episode, Sinead engages in a profound conversation with Nikki Eva ... Show More
51m 16s
Aug 5
the death of the people-pleaser: how self-abandonment becomes a survival strategy
This episode is a deep dive into the psychological, spiritual, and mythic roots of people-pleasing and why this pattern exists in the first place. We explore how early childhood conditioning teaches us that love must be earned through caretaking, emotional labor, and self-erasure ... Show More
49m 19s
Jul 14
How to Acknowledge Emotions In One Sentence: Ep 249
Sometimes, the people we love the most get the version of us we like the least. That’s normal, and we can do better. Our summer break series will help make that a reality by showing you how to apply your coaching moves in your everyday life. Minimal investment, big payoff. That’s ... Show More
18m 15s
Nov 2024
How to Speak So Everyone Listens to You: The Power of Storytelling | Ep60
What does it take to speak in a way that captivates, inspires, and truly connects? Adam Roa, a magnetic stage poet whose words seem to reach straight into your soul, shares how he turned vulnerability into his superpower. He talks about his journey from feeling emotionally shut d ... Show More
52m 56s
Aug 2024
How to Feel Confident, No Matter What Comes Your Way | Ethan Nichtern
Ever feel like life's ups and downs are knocking you off balance? Discover how to cultivate unshakable self-trust with Buddhist teacher Ethan Nichtern, author of Confidence: Holding Your Seat through Life's Eight Worldly Winds. Ethan shares ancient practices for navigating the em ... Show More
1h 8m
Sep 15
2730: [Part 2] Why is it Hard to Talk About Feelings? by Keith Wilson on Fear of Humiliation and Self-Expression
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2730: Keith Wilson explains why talking about feelings can be so difficult, tracing the process from raw emotion to the wor ... Show More
8m 51s
Sep 9
160: Why You Keep Sabotaging Love Without Realizing It | In The Trenches
Are you actually seeing red flags, or are your insecurities making you spiral? In this week's episode of In the Trenches, Sabrina Zohar unpacks why so many of us sabotage good relationships by searching for problems that aren’t there. You’ll learn how timing and distance can trig ... Show More
36m 6s
Sep 14
2729: [Part 1] Why is it Hard to Talk About Feelings? by Keith Wilson on Emotional Intelligence and Conflict Avoidance
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2729: Keith Wilson explores why expressing emotions can be so challenging, even for those who are emotionally intelligent. ... Show More
10m 29s
Apr 2025
How To Grow EVERY DAY : Do The Hard Thing
👇 SUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL - so this show can reach more people 👇 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIprGZAdzn3ZqgLmDuibYcw?sub_confirmation=1 Click the Link Below to Subscribe to my email list to MAXOUT your life (all value, no fluff) https://konect.to/edmylett 💥 Get my ... Show More
1h 37m