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Escaping Default: How to Live a Life You Love with Dr. Wendy O’Connor | 74
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The Grateful Podcast with Jack Wagoner
Episode 74
Guesting Dr. Wendy O'Connor
In this episode of The Grateful Podcast, Jack Wagoner sits down with licensed therapist and life strategist Dr. Wendy O’Connor to talk about default settings, rewiring your mind, and reclaiming your future. If you feel like you’re just checking boxes, stuck in survival mode, or disconnected from your purpose—this is the episode for you.
With over 20 years of experience in neuroscience, clinical psychology, and personal growth, Dr. Wendy breaks down how to overcome conditioning, tune into your inner voice, and design a life that actually lights you up.
🎯 Topics Covered:
•The “default life” trap (and how to break out)
•What “languishing” really means
•Why your brain is wired to keep you stuck
•How to tune out the noise and find your inner voice
•The science and soul of designing a life that feels like YOU
•When to say yes, and when to say NO
•The myth of long-term goals (and what to do instead)
🎁 Grab Dr. Wendy’s free Life Planner: https://www.drwendyoconnor.com/monthly-reflection-goal-setting-worksheet?
Her website: https://www.drwendyoconnor.com/
📲 Follow her on Instagram: @drwendyoconnor
💬 If this resonated with you, leave a comment or DM me on Instagram — I’d love to hear your story.
Timestamps:
00:00 Reclaiming Your Real Life
03:11 Understanding Default Settings and Conditioning
06:07 The Problem of Languishing
08:50 Authenticity and Living True to Yourself
11:57 The Journey of Self-Discovery
14:51 Designing Your Life by Intent
17:49 Trusting Your Inner Voice
21:00 Unbecoming to Become
24:00 Aligning Opportunities with Your Values
24:30 The Power of Yes and No
26:10 Navigating Decision-Making
28:09 Fluidity of Goals and Strengths
30:20 Finding Fulfillment Through Different Paths
33:22 Living Authentically and Avoiding Regrets
36:22 Understanding the Brain's Role in Happiness
40:57 Balancing Gratitude and Ambition
43:20 Exploring Contentment and Self-Reflection
46:24 The Value of Mental Health Conversations
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🎙️ About Jack:
I’m an 18-year-old high school student with a big dream: to show the world that you can be grateful and ambitious at the same time. Through The Grateful Podcast, I explore what it means to live a meaningful life—one deep conversation at a time.
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