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Overriding the body with the mind
1:27:43 - 1:37:49 (10:06)
The mental and emotional body/mind doesn't know how to heal itself nearly as well as the body does, it's so vulnerable and the body is so much stronger. Martha Beck argues that we override our incredible, powerful bodies with our minds, ultimately doing ourselves a disservice.
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The societal norms and rules we live by have overwritten our body's natural intuition, leading us to doubt our instincts when faced with difficult situations.
1:27:43 - 1:30:03 (02:20)
Summary
The societal norms and rules we live by have overwritten our body's natural intuition, leading us to doubt our instincts when faced with difficult situations. It's important to recognize that our bodies know first and to trust that intuition before engaging in confrontation or negotiation.
ChapterOverriding the body with the mind
Episode#430: Elizabeth Gilbert’s Creative Path: Saying No, Trusting Your Intuition, Index Cards, Integrity Checks, Grief, Awe, and Much More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
While the body can quickly heal physical injuries, it doesn't know how to heal itself from emotional and mental wounds.
1:30:03 - 1:32:58 (02:54)
Summary
While the body can quickly heal physical injuries, it doesn't know how to heal itself from emotional and mental wounds. The mind should listen to the body since it's a sophisticated machine honed by millions of years of evolution.
ChapterOverriding the body with the mind
Episode#430: Elizabeth Gilbert’s Creative Path: Saying No, Trusting Your Intuition, Index Cards, Integrity Checks, Grief, Awe, and Much More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The decision to get married can be influenced by societal pressures and other external factors, causing individuals to ignore their own doubts and apprehensions.
1:32:58 - 1:35:21 (02:22)
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The decision to get married can be influenced by societal pressures and other external factors, causing individuals to ignore their own doubts and apprehensions. The discussion also briefly explores the topic of psychedelics.
ChapterOverriding the body with the mind
Episode#430: Elizabeth Gilbert’s Creative Path: Saying No, Trusting Your Intuition, Index Cards, Integrity Checks, Grief, Awe, and Much More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The speaker shared their experience with psychoactive substances and how it helped them gain a new perspective about life.
1:35:21 - 1:37:49 (02:28)
Summary
The speaker shared their experience with psychoactive substances and how it helped them gain a new perspective about life. They emphasized the importance of taking it in a safe and controlled setting like with a shaman but acknowledged that there is a risk of just getting high instead of experiencing a divine vision.