How massive trauma and facing life's fragile nature can lead to people to be truly alive.

Near-death experiences can build a positive psychology and the tools for a growth mindset.

With my guest Talia Lazarus, we explore the essence of the Phoenix Phenomenon and rising from the ashes renewed.

We share stories of resilience, the science behind post-traumatic growth, and practical strategies for leveraging life’s toughest moments to foster an unbreakable spirit.

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Whether you are seeking to overcome personal adversity or feel intrigued by the intersection of psychology and human endurance, this episode offers invaluable insights into thriving beyond survival.

Talia Lazarus

Growth Mindset pod

Sam Webster Harris explores the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement. Success and happiness is a state of mind unique to ourselves and is our responsibility to create.

Watch the pod - YouTube (Growth Mindset)

Mail - GrowthMindsetPodcast(at)gmail.com

Insta - SamJam.zen

Chapters

00:00 Don't miss you're life whilst your alive

03:00 What is a Growth Mindset

05:34 Talia's Life-Changing Accident

10:13 Trauma impact on attachment style

11:31 The Aftermath and Rock Bottom

12:28 Small changes that add up

13:14 Quitting Her Job to Follow Her Passion

16:26 Ad Break

18:39 Second surgery

21:18 When survival instinct doesn't work

22:46 Most people don't meet their potential

23:47 Perspective-Shifting Experiences

26:37 Dream Experiences vs. Near-Death Experiences

29:05 The Doorstep mile

30:02 Starting the "I Got Back Up" Blog/Podcast

32:08 Mid-roll 2

32:08 The Rear-View Mirror Mentality

35:18 Past Behaviours vs current self

36:04 You are never alone

39:28 Everyone should nearly die once

40:17 Best ways to die and resilience training

42:26 Small acts of kindness

44:28 Spreading More Positivity to Receive It

47:03 You get what you give

48:01 Send off

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