How To Actually Break Free From Your Limiting Beliefs (Nir Eyal) | 130

How To Actually Break Free From Your Limiting Beliefs (Nir Eyal) | 130

From The Nathan Barry Show by Nathan Barry

May 28, 2026 · 50 min · Episode 130

About this episode

Nir Eyal discusses how to break free from limiting beliefs and unlock potential through science-backed strategies.

Can you truly break through your own limitations and achieve what seems impossible? Today, I sit down with my friend Nir Eyal, the author of three bestselling books, including his latest, *Beyond Belief*, which just hit the New York Times bestseller list. Nir recently blew my mind when he told me he doesn't "believe in jet lag" after flying from Europe to Asia, and that was just the appetizer for our conversation. In his typical science-backed style, Nir reveals the surprising research behind why some people persist where others quit, and how our beliefs—not always our circumstances—are often the key to unlocking our full potential. He shares practical, data-driven strategies I'm already applying in my own life and creative work, and I think you will too. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:26 Belief and Placebos 05:25 Why Placebo Effect is Getting Stronger 06:59 When Pain is Not Suffering 10:10 Hypnosedation and Unlocking Potential 15:35 Applying Beliefs to Creative Process 19:10 Chasing Happiness vs. Decreasing Suffering 21:47 Why Positive Thinking Can Be Harmful 26:34 Applying Belief-Shifting to Relationships 31:03 Changing Your Mind and Beliefs 35:35 Belief Problems, Not People…

People in this episode

Host: Nathan Barry

Guest: Nir Eyal

Topics covered

  • limiting beliefs
  • personal development
  • persistence
  • placebo effect
  • creative process

Keywords

  • limiting beliefs
  • Nir Eyal
  • placebo effect
  • persistence
  • personal development

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Beyond Belief

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