Description

In this episode of Through the Trauma Podcast, Amber Larkins speaks with Dr. Axa Yokes, a former scientist turned author, about her journey from success in science to experiencing failure in entrepreneurship. Dr. Yokes shares her insights on the importance of being uncomfortable to achieve success and how to rewire the brain to overcome negative emotions and habits. The conversation delves into the science behind emotional triggers, the process of change, and practical applications for breaking habits and finding fulfillment in life. In this conversation, Dr. Axa Yox discusses the complexities of emotional fulfillment and the various ways individuals compensate for emotional gaps in their lives. She emphasizes the importance of managing expectations and understanding the biochemical processes behind habits and addictions. The discussion also covers the significance of raising tolerance towards positive emotions and the need to replace negative habits with constructive ones. Dr. Yox provides insights into how to navigate the journey of personal growth and resilience, ultimately encouraging listeners to redefine their comfort zones.

Takeaways

• Dr. Yokes emphasizes the importance of sharing personal stories to help others.
• Failure can be a powerful teacher if we take responsibility for it.
• Every failure can be a building block towards success.
• Comfort zones can be misleading; they often represent unhappiness.
• Rewiring the brain requires consistent effort and understanding of emotions.
• Positive habits must be multiplied to outweigh negative ones.
• Emotional fulfillment can come from progress, not just food or habits.
• Understanding the science of emotions can aid in personal transformation.
• It's crucial to break old habits by not feeding them anymore.
• The journey of transformation is ongoing and requires patience. In different areas of life, we often feel unfulfilled and compensate in various ways.
• Emotional fulfillment can be managed by lowering daily expectations while maintaining long-term goals.
• Recognizing the emotional gaps in our lives is crucial for personal growth.
• Social media and quick dopamine hits can lead to negative habits.
• Understanding the biochemistry of habits helps in breaking them effectively.
• Daily incremental changes can lead to significant long-term improvements.
• Replacing negative habits with positive ones is more effective than simply trying to break them.
• Setting achievable daily goals is essential for maintaining motivation.
• The language we use to describe our comfort zones can influence our mindset.
• Building resilience involves raising our tolerance for positive emotions.

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comfort zone, emotional triggers, rewiring brain, personal growth, overcoming failure, science of emotions, transformation, self-help, resilience, mindset, emotional fulfillment, habits, addiction, biochemistry, self-improvement, dopamine, social media, comfort zone, personal growth, resilience