In this episode of The Light Inside, host Jeffrey Besecker delves into the complexities of our inner truths and the stories we tell ourselves and others. He discusses how our mental snapshots may not accurately reflect our true selves and how these distorted narratives can obscure our essence. 

The episode explores the transformative journey of unearthing these narratives, emphasizing the importance of authenticity and connection. Listeners will learn about suggestibility, a little-known psychological tactic that can help foster commonality and understanding among individuals. 

Our mental snapshots often fail to reflect our true selves, leading to murky and misleading stories about ourselves and others. Today, we explore the transformative journey of unearthing and challenging these narratives, freeing us from constraints that obscure our true essence.

We introduce a little-known psychological tactic called suggestibility, which helps us find commonality and connection with one another. Suggestibility, rooted in behavioral science, cognitive psychology, and social influence research, plays a significant role in shaping individual and group behavior, attitudes, and decision-making.

Our guest, Gareth Gwyn, shares insights on how polarizing social topics trigger our internal world and how inner change can lead to societal reconciliation. Gareth emphasizes the importance of understanding subconscious scripts, which are often shaped by implicit memories and past experiences. These scripts can polarize our perspectives and trigger inherent biases, affecting our relationships on both micro and macro levels.

Timestamps:

[00:02:35 ] Suggestibility and its impact.

[00:04:45 ] Subconscious scripts in personal narratives.

[00:08:38 ] Subconscious scripts shape narratives.

[00:12:28 ] Emotions and relationship dynamics.

[00:17:05 ] Somatic coherence and intuition.

[00:20:59 ] Attachment styles and behavior.

[00:25:04 ] Identity and emotional regulation.

[00:28:48 ] The default network's influence.

[00:32:40 ] Emotional processing and nostalgia.

[00:35:52 ] Emotional suppression and self-liberation.

[00:39:21 ] Shadow parts of ourselves.

[00:42:15 ] Ego development and self-awareness.

[00:45:12 ] Emotional intelligence and self-ownership.

[00:49:15 ] Ego development and belonging.

[00:53:29 ] We without an I.

[00:57:10 ] External approval and self-acceptance.

[01:00:38 ] Conflict as a trust-building opportunity.

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Featured Guest:

Gareth Gwyn

Credits:

Music Score: Epidemic Sound

Executive Producer: Jeffrey Besecker

Mixing, Engineering, Production and Mastering: Aloft Media

Executive Program Director: Anna Getz