The Truth about Excuses: What You're Really Avoiding

About this episode

The episode explores how excuses are a form of protection driven by fear and the brain's survival instincts.

Excuses aren’t random—they’re protection. Your brain is wired for survival, so when you step into something unfamiliar, it flags it as a threat. That hesitation you feel is fear trying to keep you safe—but it can also keep you stuck.

People in this episode

Host: Patty Valenzuela

Topics covered

• excuses
• fear
• survival
• mental health
• personal growth

Keywords

• excuses
• fear
• protection
• mental barriers
• personal development

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