avoidance
76 episodes mention this concept
HealthyGamerGGFeb 1, 2026Your Goals Are Designed to Make You Quit: The Science of Sustained Behavioral Change
Self-DevelopmentBehavioral changeNew Year's resolutionsAccountability partnersSelf-efficacy
hubermanlabJan 22, 2026Understanding and Healing Trauma: From Evolutionary Roots to Modern Therapeutic Approaches
PsychologyTrauma (definition)Coping skillsBrain changes (due to trauma)Guilt- HealthyGamerGGNov 26, 2025
How To Actually Process Your Emotions: Reprogramming Your Brain Beyond Willpower and Numbing
PsychologyEmotional processingEmotional numbingMaladaptive programmingAmygdala - HealthyGamerGGOct 22, 2025
The Psychology of Restarting Your Life: Overcoming Brain Biases and Embracing Uncertainty
PsychologyQuarterlife crisisMidlife crisisRestarting life (perception)Adaptation to circumstances - HealthyGamerGGSep 4, 2025
The Destructive Cycle of Rumination: How Overthinking Impairs Progress and How to Break Free
PsychologyRuminationEmotional magnificationThought polarizationAbstract thinking - HealthyGamerGGAug 14, 2025
Core Trauma vs. PTSD: Rewiring for Survival and Healing Beyond Conventional Advice
PsychologyCore TraumaPost-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)Personality DisorderNeuroplasticity - HealthyGamerGGJul 24, 2025
The Psychological and Neurological Impact of Nihilism and the Path to Finding Purpose
PsychologyNihilismCopiumExistential philosophyMeaning in life 
DrTraceyMarksJul 2, 2025Setbacks and the Brain: How to Bounce Back Stronger Through Mental Debugging
PsychologyPrediction errorDopamine dropNeural pathwaysNeuroplasticity- HealthyGamerGGMay 13, 2025
Unlocking Self-Discovery: Overcoming Numbness, External Influence, and Building Distress Tolerance
Self-DevelopmentSelf-discoveryExternal conditioningInternal confusionNumbness (compensatory mechanism) - HealthyGamerGGApr 3, 2025
Why You Don't Feel Good Enough: Deconstructing the Self-Improvement Trap and Cultivating Inner Peace
PsychologySelf-improvement loopEmotional driverDopaminergic ticketsBehavioral reinforcement - HealthyGamerGGJan 3, 2025
Breaking the Cycle of Career Desperation and Inability to Commit
Self-DevelopmentCycle of DesperationEmotional MotivationIncorrect Problem DiagnosisAvoidance Motivation 
DocSnipesDec 22, 2024Behavior Modification Strategies for Sustainable Addiction Recovery
Self-DevelopmentBehavior modificationAddiction recoveryBackward chainingForward chaining- hubermanlabSep 23, 2024
How to Heal From Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): Neurobiology, Symptoms, and Effective Treatments in Children and Adults
PsychologyPost-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)Q-centered therapyStress spectrum (inverted U-shaped curve)Allostasis - HealthyGamerGGSep 9, 2024
Why You Can't Learn from Mistakes: Harnessing Shame and Effective Counterfactual Thinking
PsychologyCounterfactual thinkingMotivational componentSolo survival emotionsSocial emotions (guilt, shame) - HealthyGamerGGAug 11, 2024
Why Your Thoughts Aren't The Enemy: Mastering Your Mindset with Third-Wave Psychotherapy
PsychologyCognitive RegulationThree-head/Five-head analogyPsychotherapy EvolutionBehaviorism - HealthyGamerGGJul 20, 2024
The Art of Asking for Help: Overcoming Masculine Barriers to Support and Fostering Independence
PsychologyHelp-seeking behaviorSocial conditioningIndependence vs. DependenceEmotional vocabulary - HealthyGamerGGMay 20, 2024
The Illusion of Free Will: Programming Your Brain for Success Through Deterministic Principles
PsychologyFree Will (illusion of)Deterministic ActionsNeuronal CalculationsReadiness Potential (Bereitschaftspotential) - HealthyGamerGGApr 4, 2024
Why Venting Without Action is a Maladaptive Mental Habit
PsychologyVenting (maladaptive vs. adaptive)Emotion-focused copingProblem-focused copingMaladaptive coping mechanisms - DocSnipesOct 23, 2023
Self-Care vs. Pleasurable Procrastination: Differentiating Intent and Impact
Self-DevelopmentSelf-carePleasurable procrastinationTime limitsMotivation - HealthyGamerGGSep 30, 2023
Harnessing Shame for Personal Growth: An Evolutionary Perspective on Overcoming Modern Avoidance
PsychologyEvolutionary purpose of shameMaster emotionPersonal growthBehavioral change - HealthyGamerGGAug 15, 2023
The Addiction to Improvement: Unpacking Conditional Love and External Validation
Self-DevelopmentAddiction to ImprovementConditional LoveUnconditional LoveExternal Validation - DrTraceyMarksAug 9, 2023
Frustration Intolerance: Understanding Its Signs and Building Patience
PsychologyFrustration IntoleranceLow Frustration ToleranceDiscomfort IntoleranceEntitlement (psychological) - DocSnipesJul 19, 2023
PTSD: Exploring the Functional Nature of Symptoms and Therapeutic Interventions
PsychologyFunctional nature of symptomsHypervigilanceNorepinephrine dysregulationCortisol system dysregulation - HealthyGamerGGJun 10, 2023
Short-Circuiting Modern Stress: How Vigorous Exercise Activates Your Body's Natural Off-Switch
HealthStress systemLife-or-death situationsChronic stressAcute stress - HealthyGamerGGMay 20, 2023
Disarming Overwhelm: The Counterintuitive Power of Active Challenges
PsychologyPassive challengesActive challengesFeeling overwhelmedWillpower - HealthyGamerGGMay 18, 2023
Can AI Replace Therapists? A Psychiatrist's Perspective on Technology, Human Connection, and the Future of Mental Health
PsychologyArtificial Intelligence (AI)TherapyPsychoanalysisFree Association - HealthyGamerGGApr 29, 2023
Overcoming Perfectionism and Procrastination: Addressing the Roots of Self-Worth and Emotional Intolerance
PsychologyPerfectionismProcrastinationSelf-worthEmotional intolerance - HealthyGamerGGJan 11, 2023
What Everyone Should Know About Sexual Assault: A Guide to Psychological, Medical, and Legal Processes
PsychologyTrauma-informed carePost-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)Counterfactual thinkingDissociation 
psychacksJan 11, 2023The Cats and Cheese Framework: Understanding Human Motivation Through Approach and Avoidance
PsychologyHuman motivationApproach behaviorsAvoidance behaviorsReward systems- HealthyGamerGGJan 8, 2023
Dr. K Explains: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) - Understanding Obsessions, Compulsions, and a Universal Life Skill
PsychologyObsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)ObsessionsCompulsionsCorticostriatal Thalamic Circuit - DocSnipesOct 28, 2022
7 Effective Strategies for Overcoming Post Infidelity Stress Disorder
PsychologyPost Infidelity Stress Disorder (PISD)Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)Trauma of betrayalRumination - DrTraceyMarksOct 26, 2022
Fear of Losing Control: Understanding its Role in Social Anxiety and OCD
PsychologyFear of losing controlSocial anxiety disorderPerformance anxietyAvoidance behavior - DocSnipesSep 25, 2022
An Introduction to Trauma, PTSD, cPTSD, and its Interplay with Addiction and Mental Health Recovery
PsychologyTraumaPost-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (cPTSD)Traumatic Injury - HealthyGamerGGAug 11, 2022
The Paradox of Self-Sabotage: How Success Fuels the Fear of Intimacy and 'The Catch'
PsychologySelf-sabotageFear of successImposter syndromeComfort zone - HealthyGamerGGAug 7, 2022
The Paradox of Vulnerability: Why Opening Up to Strangers is Easier Than Friends
PsychologyTrust issuesVulnerabilityAuthentic friendshipShallow friendships - HealthyGamerGGJul 22, 2022
The Paradox of Distraction: Managing Anxiety and Technology Use for Emotional Strength
PsychologySafety net coping mechanismDistraction (as coping)Repression of thoughtsGeneralized anxiety disorder (GAD) - DrTraceyMarksMay 25, 2022
How Trauma Distorts Thinking: Identifying and Addressing Cognitive Distortions Post-Trauma
PsychologyCognitive distortionsPost-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)Trauma memory storageEmotional overlay 
lexfridmanMay 20, 2022Bobby Lee on Comedy, Self-Perception, Love, Trauma, and the Future of AI Intimacy
PsychologySelf-criticismInternal dialogueOutsider syndromeRevenge fantasies- psychacksMay 7, 2022
The Value-Neutral Power of Repetition: Building Habits Through Small, Consistent Actions
PsychologyReinforcement through repetitionValue-neutral principleHabit formationBehavioral psychology - psychacksJan 29, 2022
The Linguistic Power: Two Tricks for Effectively Speaking Your Desires into Being
PsychologyLinguistic magicAuditory processingNeuronal firingsConceptual recognition - HealthyGamerGGNov 17, 2021
The Paradox of Giftedness: Why 'Gifted Kids' Are Actually Special Needs and Prone to Burnout
PsychologyGiftedness as a burdenSpecial needs children (re: gifted)Perfectionist burnoutUnfulfilled expectations - DrTraceyMarksNov 10, 2021
The Signs of Complicated Grief: Understanding Symptoms, Causes, and Distinctions from Depression
PsychologyGrief trajectoryAnniversary reactionsProlonged griefComplicated grief - HealthyGamerGGOct 12, 2021
The Implementation Gap: When Intellect Fails to Translate to Action and Confidence
PsychologySelf-esteemConfidence (as a prerequisite)IntellectualizationEmotional suppression - HealthyGamerGGOct 6, 2021
Overcoming Public Restroom Anxiety: Psychological Techniques and Practical Hacks
Self-DevelopmentPublic restroom anxietyAnticipatory anxietyAvoidance behaviorCognitive restructuring - DrTraceyMarksSep 29, 2021
The Truth Behind Emetophobia: Understanding and Overcoming the Fear of Vomiting
PsychologyEmetophobiaSpecific PhobiasAnxiety DisorderPanic Attacks - DrTraceyMarksSep 22, 2021
Magnesium for Anxiety and Depression: The Science Says Yes!
HealthEssential mineralsNeurotransmittersNMDA receptor blockerBrain-Derived Neurotropic Factor (BDNF) - DrTraceyMarksSep 8, 2021
Overcoming Social Anxiety: Breaking the Cycle of Avoidance and Safety Behaviors
PsychologySocial anxiety disorderNegative criticism fearAvoidance behaviorsSafety behaviors - HealthyGamerGGAug 28, 2021
Stress, Productive Avoidance, and Self-Devaluation in Content Creation with Wildcat
PsychologyEmotional regulationMotivationSelf-judgmentPerfectionism - HealthyGamerGGJun 1, 2021
Overcoming the Paralysis of Perfectionism and the Illusion of Falling Behind
PsychologyPerfectionismProcrastinationFalling BehindMental Constructs - DocSnipesMay 27, 2021
TREES: An Introduction to Trauma-Informed Care and Its Core Principles
PsychologyTrauma-informed careTREES mnemonicTrauma identificationTraumatic reactions - HealthyGamerGGNov 9, 2020
Anxiety's Predictive Nature: Understanding Its Function and Two Core Solutions for Overcoming It
PsychologyPredictive capability of the brainFuture-focused mindUncertaintyInsecurity - HealthyGamerGGSep 26, 2020
HotshotGG's Journey: Gaming, Family Dynamics, and the Psychosomatic Link of IBS
PsychologyGame theoryRationalization (coping mechanism)Avoidance strategyPsychosomatic illness - HealthyGamerGGSep 15, 2020
Conquering Social Anxiety: From Avoidance to Self-Worth and Hyper-Sensitivity
PsychologySocial anxietyCatastrophizingHyper-sensitivity to negative affectMisinterpretation of facial expressions - HealthyGamerGGAug 6, 2020
Fear of Failure, Overanalysis, and Escaping into Fantasy: Navigating Trauma and Self-Blame
PsychologyFear of FailureOveranalysisSocial AnxietyDepression - HealthyGamerGGApr 10, 2020
Sowing Seeds for Your Future Self: Karma, Responsibility, and Cultivation
PsychologyKarma (cause and effect)Newton's Third LawOrder vs. ChaosScientific understanding - HealthyGamerGGApr 1, 2020
Deconstructing Procrastination: A Multi-Type Approach to Overcoming Inaction
PsychologyProcrastination as a solutionEfficient task completion strategyIdealistic ProcrastinationAvoidance Procrastination - HealthyGamerGGMar 22, 2020
Challenging Protective Hopelessness and Cultivating Social Skills for Authentic Connection
PsychologyProtective hopelessnessSelf-judgmentComparison to othersPerformance anxiety - HealthyGamerGGFeb 24, 2020
Navigating Relapse, Self-Expectations, and the 'Single-Player Game' of Porn Addiction Recovery
PsychologyRelapseAnalysis ParalysisGroup DharmaSuperhero Mentality - lexfridmanFeb 19, 2020
Daily Discomfort as a Foundation for Self-Discipline and Resilience
Self-DevelopmentSelf-disciplineStrong characterDiscomfort trainingMental resilience - HealthyGamerGGJan 11, 2020
Processing Profound Grief and Family Trauma: Reckful's Journey to Integration
PsychologyGriefLossDepressionMyopia (nearsightedness) - HealthyGamerGGJan 6, 2020
Navigating Post-College Stagnation, Self-Doubt, and the Search for Purpose
Self-DevelopmentLack of experienceSense of selfNervousness/AnxietyAvoidance behavior - HealthyGamerGGDec 24, 2019
Overcoming Avoidance, Shame, and External Control Through Truthfulness and Self-Responsibility
PsychologyAvoidanceProcrastinationFear of conflictEmotional weight - DrTraceyMarksDec 18, 2019
What are Panic Attacks: Symptoms, Distorted Thoughts, and Behavioral Responses
HealthPanic attackIntense anxietyPhysical symptoms (of panic)Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) - DocSnipesNov 22, 2019
Case Study: Persistent PTSD, Complex Trauma, and Intervention Strategies
PsychologyPost-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)HPA axis activationGlucocorticoid resistanceMetabolic syndrome - HealthyGamerGGNov 13, 2019
Balancing Self-Improvement and Authentic Approach in Dating: Overcoming the 'Friend Zone' and Fear of Rejection
RelationshipsFriend zoneNice guy syndromeAvoidance behaviorConfidence in dating - HealthyGamerGGNov 10, 2019
Helping a Deprived Gamer: Overcoming Paralysis, Self-Criticism, and Misdirected Motivation
PsychologyDirectionlessnessOverwhelmParalysis by analysisSelf-criticism - HealthyGamerGGOct 31, 2019
IQ Isn't Everything: Deconstructing Intelligence, Gaming, and Real-World Success
PsychologyIntelligence Quotient (IQ)Emotional Quotient (EQ)Emotional IntelligenceFluid IQ - DocSnipesJul 31, 2019
Cognitive Behavioral Interventions for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: Neurobiology, Symptoms, and Therapeutic Strategies
PsychologyPost-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) - DrTraceyMarksJun 19, 2019
How to Deal with Negative Emotions: A DBT Approach to Distress Tolerance and Mindfulness
PsychologyDistress ToleranceDialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Maladaptive Coping BehaviorsEmotional Acceptance - HealthyGamerGGJan 25, 2019
How Intelligence Leads to Avoidance and Paralysis in Gamers
PsychologyAvoidance behaviorParalysis (psychological)Smart kid identityEgo preservation - DocSnipesOct 5, 2018
Teaching Coping and Defense Skills: Differentiating Mechanisms and Practical Activities for Emotional Regulation
PsychologyDefense mechanismsCoping skillsWise mindDenial - DocSnipesMar 23, 2018
Overcoming FEAR and Boosting Motivation to Create a Rich and Meaningful Life
Self-DevelopmentRich and Meaningful LifeMotivationFEAR (acronym)Cognitive Fusion - DocSnipesApr 14, 2017
Discovering Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) Part 2: The Cognitive Triangle and Trauma Narrative
PsychologyTrauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)Cognitive TriangleCognitive CopingTrauma Narrative - DocSnipesFeb 16, 2017
Dialectical Behavior Therapy: Simple Distress Tolerance Tools to Manage Emotions and Survive Crises
PsychologyEmotional dysregulationDistress toleranceReality acceptanceHomeostasis - psychacks
Harnessing Fear: Overcoming Avoidance by Fearing Inaction More Than the Object of Fear
PsychologyApproach anxietyBehavioral changeFear (as a motivator)Avoidance behavior - psychacks
Overcoming Approach Anxiety: Cultivating Courage Through Challenge
PsychologyApproach anxietyCourage cultivationEmotional-sexual attraction linkRisk-taking behavior
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