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032. The Adapted Self: Breaking Free from Childhood Coping Mechanisms to Live Authentically | The Johnny Lawrence Podcast

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In this episode, Johnny Lawrence explores the concept of the adapted self, the identities we create based on our childhood experiences and coping mechanisms.

He discusses the psychological shields we build to protect ourselves, the breaking point we reach when these identities collapse, and the journey towards authenticity.

Through radical honesty and self-acceptance, listeners are encouraged to confront their true selves and live in alignment with their values.

Takeaways

👉Most people believe they're going through life living as themselves.

👉We develop identities based on our pain and fear.

👉The adapted self is a psychological shield that disconnects us from our authentic self.

👉Confronting the lies we've been telling ourselves is crucial for growth.

👉Hitting breaking point is when the adapted self collapses under true emotions.

👉Freedom comes when we stop living as a survival strategy.

👉Radical honesty and self-acceptance are essential for transformation.

👉Living in alignment with our values leads to authentic living.

👉The self-made course offers tools for personal growth and self-discovery.

👉It's important to identify the people and environments that hold us back.

Website

www.johnnylawrence.co.uk

Johnny’s Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/theselfdevelopmentcoach/?hl=en-gb

The Slavey of Addiction Documentary

https://youtu.be/8j3Nq_lcFlY?si=6I0kXppX9prFFoin

The Self M.A.D.E. Course

https://www.johnnylawrence.co.uk/course

  continue reading

117 episodes

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Manage episode 509437639 series 2940739
Content provided by Johnny Lawrence - The Self Development Coach. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Johnny Lawrence - The Self Development Coach or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

In this episode, Johnny Lawrence explores the concept of the adapted self, the identities we create based on our childhood experiences and coping mechanisms.

He discusses the psychological shields we build to protect ourselves, the breaking point we reach when these identities collapse, and the journey towards authenticity.

Through radical honesty and self-acceptance, listeners are encouraged to confront their true selves and live in alignment with their values.

Takeaways

👉Most people believe they're going through life living as themselves.

👉We develop identities based on our pain and fear.

👉The adapted self is a psychological shield that disconnects us from our authentic self.

👉Confronting the lies we've been telling ourselves is crucial for growth.

👉Hitting breaking point is when the adapted self collapses under true emotions.

👉Freedom comes when we stop living as a survival strategy.

👉Radical honesty and self-acceptance are essential for transformation.

👉Living in alignment with our values leads to authentic living.

👉The self-made course offers tools for personal growth and self-discovery.

👉It's important to identify the people and environments that hold us back.

Website

www.johnnylawrence.co.uk

Johnny’s Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/theselfdevelopmentcoach/?hl=en-gb

The Slavey of Addiction Documentary

https://youtu.be/8j3Nq_lcFlY?si=6I0kXppX9prFFoin

The Self M.A.D.E. Course

https://www.johnnylawrence.co.uk/course

  continue reading

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