In this episode, Nikki Eisenhauer shares the #1 mindset shift to stop overthinking and start living. She explores the profound role of insight, emotional maturity, and personal responsibility in personal growth. With her extensive wisdom gleaned from her 17+ years of experience working with highly sensitive individuals, she dives into why some people change while others remain stuck, how overthinking can become a trap, and the importance of balancing self-compassion with accountability.

Key Takeaways:

• 00:00 Insight is the Key to Change
• 04:37 Maturity Matters More Than We Think
• 08:37 Your Feelings Don’t Have to Drive the Bus
• 14:09 Overthinking is a Coping Mechanism
• 33:40 Stillness is a Superpower in a Distracted World
• 45:41 Personal Responsibility is Empowering, Not Harsh

If you enjoyed this episode with Nikki Eisenhauer, check out these other episodes:

How to Harness the Chatter in Your Head with Ethan Kross

Overthinking and Internal Soundtracks with Jon Acuff

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In this episode, math teacher and author Ben Orlin explores the secret to learning and problem-solving in life. He explains why struggling through challenges (in math and life) can actually be a good thing. Ben also discusses the unexpected power of humor and how we can rethink our approach to learning and change.

Key Takeaways:

• 05:16 – Struggle is a Sign of Learning, Not Failure
• 13:27 – Why We Fear Math (And How to Overcome It)
• 25:06 – The Role of Humor and Play in Learning
• 27:36 – The Paradox of Change and the Infinite Steps of Progress
• 22:03 – Why We Need to Step Away to Solve Problems
• 50:27 – The Link Between Happiness and Expectations

If you enjoyed this episode with Ben Orlin, check out these other episodes:

How to Find Real Life in Stories with George Saunders

Improvising in Life with Stephen Nachmanovitch

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In this episode, Ellen Hendriksen discusses the hidden costs of perfectionism and why you never feel good enough. She shares the various ways perfectionism disguises itself as a positive trait—when in reality, it can lead to self-criticism, procrastination, and emotional exhaustion. Ellen also explains why perfectionism is less about being perfect and more about never feeling good enough, how self-acceptance is the antidote, and why procrastination is actually an emotional regulation problem (not a time management issue).

Key Takeaways:

• (01:02) – Perfectionism isn’t about being perfect—it’s about never feeling good enough
• (03:26) – The two wolves of perfectionism: Conscientiousness vs. Self-Criticism
• (07:36) – Overevaluation: When self-worth gets tangled with performance
• (16:57) – Guided Drift: Mr. Rogers’ surprising philosophy on perfection and mistakes
• (26:51) – The power of self-compassion: You don’t need to be perfect to be worthy
• (39:40) – Emotional Perfectionism: The toxic belief that you “shouldn’t” feel a certain way
• (43:59) – Why procrastination is actually about emotion management—not time management
• (50:46) – How to release past mistakes and stop ruminating over failures

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If you enjoyed this episode with Ellen Hendriksen, check out these other episodes:

How to Overcome Perfectionism and Create Your Best Work with David Kadavy

How to Manage Social Anxiety and The Inner Critic with Ellen Hendriksen

Being a Procrastinator with Tim Pychyl

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