What if everything you believed about yourself was just PERCEPTION?! Today’s guest walked away from poker — not for money, but for meaning. Because it turns out that the biggest game he ever played wasn’t on a table, but it was in his mind….
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In this powerful episode, Camille sits down with Jon, The Perception Coach — a former professional poker player turned mindset and personal development guide — to unpack the real work behind lasting transformation.
After nearly a decade in the high-stakes world of poker, Jon shares how the emotional and psychological challenges of the game pushed him toward deeper self-discovery. What began as a personal struggle with overthinking and fear turned into a mission: to help others reframe how they view themselves and their circumstances.
Together, Camille and Jon dive into:
Whether you're stuck in self-doubt or ready to rewrite your story, this conversation will leave you with a new way to see your inner world — and the tools to change it.
Timestamps:
00:00 – From Poker Pro to Perception Coach: A Journey of Transformation
02:10 – Mindset Shifts: Rebuilding Confidence and Focus
03:17 – Real-Life Tools for Overcoming Everyday Mental Challenges
04:19 – How to Understand and Reframe Your Thoughts and Emotions
06:58 – Meditation, Language, and the Psychology of Self-Improvement
09:36 – Radical Self-Acceptance: Releasing Inner Judgment
09:46 – Coping with Seasonal Anxiety and Knowing When to Seek Help
18:53 – Escaping the Validation Trap and Building Real Self-Trust
26:53 – How to Embrace Fear and Strengthen Inner Confidence
30:52 – The Turning Point: Creating Lasting Personal Growth
34:22 – Final Reflections: Choosing Growth, Compassion, and Self-Belief
Jon (“The Perception Coach”) on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/theperceptioncoach/
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