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The Self-Improvement Trap: Finding Freedom in Presence with Seth Gillihan, PhD
Category: Kids & family
Duration: 00:48:44
Publish Date: 2025-10-18 19:00:00
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Seth Gillihan, PhD says the path to peace isn’t fixing yourself — it’s expanding yourself. We explore how to stop chasing “better” and start living fully, now. We’ll explore mindfulness practices, stoic wisdom, and practical tools for quieting anxiety, facing fear, and reclaiming presence in a culture that conditions us to believe we are broken. 

  • 00:00 — Why we’re wrong about self-improvement
  • 02:45 — The hidden cost of chasing perfection
  • 07:30 — The real location of happiness A surprising shift in perspective that could change your life.
  • 12:15 — Self-worth sabotage How society quietly convinces us we’re not enough — and what to do about it.
  • 17:40 — Self-expansion vs. self-improvement A game-changing distinction most people miss entirely.
  • 22:10 — The overlooked truth about worry and how to break free from it.
  • 28:55 — Doing it scared
  • 34:20 — Stoic practices that actually work Simple, practical tools that could transform your daily life.
  • 40:10 — Secrets to avoiding burnout A mindset shift and daily ritual that keeps energy high.
  • 45:00 — The closing truth

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