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How Do You STOP Living in Fear and Letting It CONTROL You? with John R. Miles EP 130

Passion Struck with John R. Miles

John R. Miles

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4.9 • 1.3K Ratings

🗓️ 29 April 2022

⏱️ 23 minutes

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Summary

John R. Miles - How do you stop living in fear and letting it control you. Fears are not just passively forgotten, they must be actively unlearned. Brought to you by Raycon (https://buyraycon.com/passionstruck) and Athletic Greens (https://athleticgreens.com/passionstruck). The Neuroscience Behind Fear We need to realize that fear is just an emotion that is utterly dependent on our thoughts at the end of the day. It does not have to control our lives and can be effectively unlearned. Fear is a complicated thing. In today's episode, I will be taking you on an in-depth journey into the world of the emotion called fear, explaining the neuroscience of fear, giving you details on how fear is learned, and equipping you with knowledge on how you can effectively unlearn fear. Thank you for listening. I hope you keep up with the weekly videos I post on the YouTube channel, subscribe to, and share your learnings with those who need to hear them. â–ş Subscribe to My Channel Here: https://www.youtube.com/c/JohnRMiles Your comments are my oxygen, so please take a second and say 'Hey' ;). Episode Sponsor This episode of Passion Struck with John R. Miles is brought to you by Raycon and Athletic Greens. Raycon is a wireless audio brand that enables inspirational audio experiences. They are priced at half of their competition with an unapologetic willingness to shatter industry norms. Get 15% on Raycons at https://buyraycon.com/passionstruck. Athletic Greens is a health and wellness company that makes comprehensive daily nutrition really simple. ONE scoop contains 75 vitamins, including multivitamins, multi-minerals, probiotics, and immune-supporting mushrooms. Get a free one-year supply of Vitamin D3/K2 and five travel packs at https://athleticgreens.com/passionstruck. Our Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/passionstruck. Time Stamps 0:00 Introducing episode on unlearning fears 4:33 How did British Olympian Adam Peaty learn the fear of the water and overcome it? 7:31 The evolution and psychology of fear 9:29 The neuroscience of fear 10:50 The science of how fear is learned 12:35 How do you unlearn fear? 15:58 Fear does not have to control our lives 17:25 Episode wrap-up and synthesis Links on Unlearning Fear * Watch my video with Liz Fosslien on her new book "Big Feelings:" https://youtu.be/pKupqaUlPpo * Big Feelings: How to be Okay When Things Are Not Okay: https://amzn.to/3rYeJiO (Amazon Link) * Laurie Singer's Book: You're Not Crazy: Living with Anxiety, Obsessions, and Fetishes: https://amzn.to/3Koz47l (links to Amazon) * My interview with Laurie Singer on Why There is Hope: https://passionstruck.com/laurie-singer-on-why-youre-not-crazy/ * Dr. Marie Fang's video on learned helplessness: https://youtu.be/YOJBL8uLT2U * Click Here for the Transcript: https://johnrmiles.com/unlearn-fear-why-fears-are-not-just-forgotten/ * 9 Simple Ways to Create Work-Life Balance: https://passionstruck.com/create-work-life-balance-9-simple-ways/ * Baby Elephant Syndrome: https://ourlegacyfoundation.org/baby-elephant-syndrome/ *Learned Helplessness at Fifty: Insights from Neuroscience: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4920136/ * PLOS One research: https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0249056 * American Psychological Association research: https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2001-18225-005 * Are you having trouble prioritizing yourself? John discusses the importance of self-love in Episode 104 * John explains why materialism is impacting your success and happiness in episode 96. * Do you know the science of healthy habits? John explores this in-depth in Episode 108. * Suppose you missed our interview with Jen Bricker-Bauer on Everything is Possible. Don't panic! You can catch up by downloading it here. * How do you strengthen your relationship with your best self? Explore episode 110. Find John on the Socials: * Twitter: https://twitter.com/Milesjohnr * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnrmiles.c0m * Med

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0:00.0

We need to realize that fear is just an emotion that is utterly dependent on our thoughts.

0:06.2

At the end of the day, it does not have to control our lives and can be effectively unlearned.

0:12.8

Welcome to PassionStruct. Hi, I'm your host, John Armiles, and on the show,

0:17.0

we decipher the secrets, tips, and guidance of the world's most inspiring people and turn their

0:23.1

wisdom into practical advice for you and those around you. Our mission is to help you unlock the

0:29.6

power of intentionality so that you can become the best version of yourself. If you're new to the

0:35.1

show, I offer advice and answer listener questions on Fridays. We have long-form interviews

0:41.1

the rest of the week with guest-ranging from astronauts to authors, CEOs, creators, innovators,

0:48.2

scientists, military leaders, visionaries, and athletes. Now, let's go out there and become

0:54.4

PassionStruct. Hello, everyone, and welcome back to Momentum Friday, an episode 130 of PassionStruct.

1:01.4

And thank you to each and every one of you who comes back weekly to listen and learn,

1:06.1

how to live better, be better, and impact the world. In case you missed our interviews this week,

1:11.3

Tuesdays featured Liz Fosseline, a New York Times best-selling author, and part of the duo behind

1:17.9

the very popular Liz and Molly Instagram page. And during the podcast, we did the formal release

1:24.4

of their new book, Big Feelings, How to Be Okay, When Things Are Not Okay. I also interviewed

1:30.8

Laurie Singer, who specializes in behavioral therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy.

1:36.4

On her new book, You're Not Crazy, Living With Anxiety, Obsessions, and Fetishes.

1:41.6

I also wanted to give a shout out to our fan of the week, who this time comes all the way from

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Australia. And Mark J writes, Suburb Podcast, I have listened to many Susan Kane interviews,

1:53.6

but John's interview with Susan Kane is definitely the best one that I've ever heard. He was

1:58.7

able to tease things out of Susan that I have never heard her talk about before. Excellent

2:03.7

interview show. Thank you so much, Mark, for writing that five-star review. And for all of you,

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