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The Approval Trap: The Dark Side of Success | EP1
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In this inaugural episode of What's the Rusch, Rebecca Rusch sits down with renowned performance psychologist Dr. Michael Gervais for an intimate conversation about the journey from high performance to true mastery. Together, they explore how sometimes our greatest breakthroughs come not from pushing harder, but from having the courage to be still.
Show notes:
In this episode, Rebecca and Dr. Gervais discuss:
- The distinction between high performance and mastery
- Why the first rule of mastery is to stop worrying about what others think
- The power of vulnerability in personal growth
- Finding wisdom through stillness and self-examination
Transformative Insights:
- The three foundational practices for meeting yourself: meditation, journaling, and conversations with people of wisdom
- How trauma and hardship can be gateways to deeper understanding
- Why purpose and connection are the two key variables for a fulfilled life
- The difference between being thoughtful and true meditation
Vulnerable Moments:
- Rebecca opens up about hiding her concussion symptoms for years
- Dr. Gervais shares his journey of understanding his own drive for achievement
- Rebecca discusses her mother's recent passing and the tools for processing grief
- Both explore their ongoing work to shed perfectionism and find play
Practical Wisdom:
- How to approach meditation as a practice of starting over
- The importance of creating space for vulnerability in high achievement
- Why awareness is fundamental to high performance
- Tools for building authentic community
Personal Growth:
- Dr. Gervais's ongoing journey to embrace play over intensity
- Rebecca's evolution from "Queen of Pain" to embracing vulnerability
- How traumatic experiences can become catalysts for transformation
- The power of sharing our struggles to help others
Helpful Links:
https://www.instagram.com/michaelgervais/?hl=en
https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmichaelgervais/
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