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In this episode I lay out 10 critical mindset shifts that separate people who stay stuck from those who fully recover. From moving out of dependence to owning your recovery, to befriending pain and playing bigger—this episode is a practical blueprint to get back in control.

Key takeaways (the 10 shifts):

1. 
   

   Dependence → Independence: stop outsourcing healing; take the wheel.

   
   


2. 
   

   Blame → Responsibility: no more excuses; own your outcomes.

   
   


3. 
   

   “No Control” → Self-Control: you can influence thoughts, emotions, choices.

   
   


4. 
   

   Stuck Loops → Choose a New Path: if the old path fails, change paths—today.

   
   


5. 
   

   Avoid Pain → Befriend Pain: pain is a signal and a teacher.

   
   


6. 
   

   Self-Deception → Radical Honesty: feel and say what’s true, so it can release.

   
   


7. 
   

   Self-Hatred → Self-Love: compassion unlocks closed parts of you.

   
   


8. 
   

   Suppressing → Releasing Emotions: learn the skill of safe, full expression.

   
   


9. 
   

   Short-Term Hits → Long-Term Focus: consistency beats quick fixes.

   
   


10. 
    

    Playing Small → Playing Big: massive action creates outsized results.

    
    

Chapters:

00:00  Introduction to PTSD Recovery
00:55  Dependent vs. Independent Mindset
03:03  Hitting Rock Bottom and Turning Points
04:34  Taking Control of Your Recovery
07:22  From Blaming to Taking Responsibility
15:34  The Power of Change
21:43  Avoiding Pain and Embracing Healing
21:52  Embracing Pain for Growth
24:04  The Power of Honesty
27:48  From Self-Hatred to Self-Love
31:20  Releasing Suppressed Emotions
34:24  Long-Term Thinking for Recovery
38:33  Playing Big for Big Results
40:57  Recap and Final Thoughts
 

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