Who Are You, Really? Identity, Codependency & Inner Dragons | AMA Vol. 16 with Dr. Michael Gervais

Welcome to Volume 16 of Finding Mastery’s Ask Me Anything (AMA) series. The purpose behind these conversations - behind these AMAs - is to hear from you… to explore the topics and questions that you have been wrestling with on your path to becoming.
It is your insights and questions that fuel these epic conversations - so thank you again for all the thoughtfulness, honesty, and trust you put into these questions. Keep ‘em coming!
Our co-host, O'Neil Cespedes, is back to guide us through another fun and insightful discussion.
In this conversation, we explore a variety of compelling themes like:
- Infusing joy into the mundane aspects of life.
- Understanding People Pleasing and Codependency
- How to remain true to oneself while navigating societal pressures
- What makes a strong support system
- Embodying the “Noble Warrior”
- Balancing strength with kindness and vulnerability.
And so much more…
I hope you walk away with some insights about how to navigate life's challenges with grace, strength, and authenticity… and how to find joy just a little more often.
Wishing you an epic week.
With Fire,
Mike
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Chapters
00:00 Intro and Welcome Back
11:28 Navigating Societal Pressures
23:28 Balancing Belonging and Authenticity
34:07 Overcoming Fear and Anxiety in the Workplace
46:27 Dealing with Fear of Judgment
48:19 Finding Purpose and First Principles
50:16 Building Supportive Relationships
51:45 Seeking Inspiration from Others
52:45 Embracing Different Aspects of Identity
53:45 Exploring Personal Interests and Passions
57:29 Training Craft, Body, and Mind
58:41 Embracing the Inner Dragon
01:00:09 Striving for a Balanced Approach
01:02:06 Closing Remarks

[@simonejones7683]

Yet another fantastic AMA. Thank you both. Anyone else finding themselves pausing and rewinding to take note of some of the insight Dr Mike shares?

[@michaelabernathy1581]

Love the discussion around navigating conflicting first principles in 3rd segment…always waiting for Dr. Mike to just give the answer but aint that easy! Navigating the nuance of authenticity can span both lifestyle choices and minute daily decisions - definitely something to think through..

[@pinefreshguy]

Great episode

[@annephillips1870]

Your discussion of people pleasers and truth tellers was fascinating. I’ve always been a truth teller. My mother is definitely a people pleaser, which creates friction, because she manipulates or masks the truth. Do you have any advice for navigating relationships like these?

[@velhocarlos]

How to find my Performance Based Identity and Purpose Based Identity?

[@heathcliffgrassie7312]

*Promosm* 😒

[@annephillips1870]

O’Neil says he needs to take things more seriously? He takes his thermals soooooo seriously. Chill.