On this Short Talk on Talks with Dr Shafer, Dr. Shafer discusses how our fears can be holding us back. Using the example of the pervasive fear of rejection and its impact on personal growth, Dr Shafer illustrates how often fear of an outcome itself can lead to fulfillment of the prophecy: we are afraid we will be rejected so we don’t put ourselves out there, and thus we never reach our goal, ending up in the same place as where we would have been had we tried and were rejected. She emphasizes the importance of understanding and rewiring our emotional responses to negative stimuli, particularly rejection. If we push past our fear, we have the potential to succeed, even if that means risking that we might fail. By exploring our fears and challenging our beliefs, we can regain control over our lives and make empowered choices. Dr Shafer encourages listeners to reflect on their triggers and take actionable steps towards overcoming their fears.

Takeaways

• Fear of rejection can be a self-fulfilling prophecy.


• We often flee from difficult emotions instead of confronting them.


• Our nervous system reacts to emotional triggers similarly to physical threats.


• Recognizing patterns in our reactions can help us rewire our responses.


• Curiosity about our emotions can lead to personal growth.


• Challenging our fears allows us to regain control over our lives.


• Understanding what drives our fears is crucial for emotional regulation.


• We have much to gain by facing our fears head-on.


• Identifying triggers can help us navigate our emotional landscape.


• Taking small steps can lead to significant changes in our mindset.

Sound Bites

• "Your fear of rejection is holding you back."


• "We can feel stuck in a pattern of dysregulation."


• "What do I fear losing?"

Life Coach, an Author, Publisher, and so much more. She is passionate about helping others reclaim their stories and build their most beautiful future, unlocking their fullest potential informed by her background in neurology, psychology, business and entertainment. 

Dr. Shafer's story is one of triumph, self-awareness, and tireless creation. As she has reclaimed her own story, rebuilding her life after difficult experiences, she launched We Don’t Tell Our Stories, an online community to help people suffering from Domestic Abuse and Intimate Partner Violence. Her love of writing inspired her to launch Little House of Dreams Publishing, a children’s literature publishing house focused on sharing the stories of children. Dr Shafer believes it is never too early to show young people how important their voice truly is, and the power they possess to create a better world. 

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This episode does not offer individualized medical advice. Opinions discussed are for informational purposes only, and should not be considered medical advice.

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Music Credit: Shafer Yost, Impulse