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Overcoming Fear - June 22

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For many of us, change feels uncomfortable because it disrupts the familiar. As human beings, we crave stability, routines, and a sense of control. When change comes along, it can feel like the ground beneath us is shifting.

Psychologically, our resistance to change is rooted in a few key factors:

  1. Fear of the Unknown
    When we don’t know what’s coming next, our brains naturally default to caution. The uncertainty of change triggers anxiety, making us feel hesitant or even paralyzed.
  2. Loss of Identity
    Transitions often challenge how we see ourselves. For example, leaving a job might make you question your sense of purpose, or ending a relationship might make you feel untethered.
  3. Emotional Overload
    Change often brings a mix of emotions—grief, excitement, fear, hope. Managing these feelings all at once can be exhausting.

Recast from Season 1. We are taking off the summer. Check out this re-release.

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For many of us, change feels uncomfortable because it disrupts the familiar. As human beings, we crave stability, routines, and a sense of control. When change comes along, it can feel like the ground beneath us is shifting.

Psychologically, our resistance to change is rooted in a few key factors:

  1. Fear of the Unknown
    When we don’t know what’s coming next, our brains naturally default to caution. The uncertainty of change triggers anxiety, making us feel hesitant or even paralyzed.
  2. Loss of Identity
    Transitions often challenge how we see ourselves. For example, leaving a job might make you question your sense of purpose, or ending a relationship might make you feel untethered.
  3. Emotional Overload
    Change often brings a mix of emotions—grief, excitement, fear, hope. Managing these feelings all at once can be exhausting.

Recast from Season 1. We are taking off the summer. Check out this re-release.

Support the show

"Transforming Minds with Dr. Brian"
Hosted by Dr. Brian Ragsdale, Psychologist
Blending research, creativity, and education to explore how personal stories intersect with larger systems, shaping how we think, feel, and connect.

Follow & Connect:

New Episodes Every Sunday
Take care of yourself and each other.

  continue reading

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