Description

“It’s not just about managing your mindset. It’s not just about positive thinking your way through it. That’s not how it all works. It’s a piece of it. But it’s not the entirety of the pie. It’s about being able to understand the context, what you’ve been through trauma-wise, and how your brain affects all of that going forward.“

Episode summary:

In this episode, Nick talks about how trauma affects our mindset as well as how managing our mindset is ONLY a piece of the equation. If we only try to manage our mindset and don’t take into account our past traumas then we’re really only masking the situation and trying to bypass what’s actually happening and why we’re reacting the way we are.

What to listen for:

• How trauma affects our brain, body, and overall mindset
• What Nick has experienced that has shown hoow managing our mindset is really only a piece of the puzzle
• Learn what areas of the brain are affected by trauma and how that shows up in stressful or heightened situations

“I’ve heard people say that, where it’s, if you can just manage your mindset if you can just maintain the mindset, then everything else will be alright. That’s not really true, your mindset is only a piece of it.” 

• We tend to lock onto ideas and allow them to sink in but sometimes they actually do us harm because they bypass our feelings and true experience
• Your body keeps the score and your trauma plays a major role in how you handle situations
• A story about the trauma that stems all the way back to infancy

“It’s not just about managing our mindset through everything. It’s about understanding the context of what we’ve been through and the situation that we have in front of us.”

• We must understand context is crucial… in mostly every situation but especially in your pursuit of self-mastery
• We never know when and how someone can be triggered
• Small things can actually be very very big things to people
• Trauma shows up later in life and our bodies feel like we’re back in that moment

“Something I’ve learned is how the brain is affected by trauma. I’ve really been interested in how my organic being handles my subconscious and how the two of them work either hand in hand or in fisticuffs in a sense, and being able to fight against each other, I don’t ever want that. So I want to be able to work through that and understand how things work.”

• Three areas of the brain that are affected by trauma and how that affects your body
• How there are actions in motion that you’re consciously unaware of even when you’re trying to “think positive” or “manage your mindset” in a stressful situation
• How childhood is a traumatic experience for all of us and how that affects us later in life
• How our body is absolutely incredible and does what it needs to keep us alive

About Nick McGowan

I’m Nick McGowan, entrepreneur, podcaster, and mental health advocate, and I’ve been on a 20+ year journey of personal development, learning to master my mindset, emotions, and the art of living with purpose.

As a Mindset and Self-Mastery Mentor, I work with ambitious men and women who want to live their most authentic and joyous life, by helping them master their mindset, emotional awareness, and authentic communication. My mission is to empower people to lead lives that feel aligned, grounded, and truly their own.

Throughout my career, I’ve built teams, streamlined systems, and improved client experiences across SaaS, media, marketing, and personal development spaces. Whether I’m leading cross-functional projects, optimizing SEO, Podcasting, designing strategies, or guiding clients through transformation, I bring a hands-on, solution-focused approach to everything I do.

I’m also the host of The Mindset and Self-Mastery Show, where my guests and I unpack the stories that shape us, challenge us, and ultimately guide us back to who we are at our core. On this show, we uncover the secret gems others have discovered through trial, error, and breakthroughs so you can fast-track your growth, and master your mindset on your pursuit toward self-mastery. 

With years of podcasting and two decades of marketing experience, I’ve mastered the storytelling, interview flow, strategy, and technical production that elevate a podcast from “just content” to something truly impactful. Whether you’re a leader looking to amplify your message, or a seasoned speaker and podcast host looking to sharpen your edge or even a beginner who is wondering how to share their message, I mentor thought leaders through every step of having the conversation they’re here to have on this planet.

So, what message are you here to share?!

Resources:

Check out these other episodes about trauma:

• Episode #30: Mixing Trauma with Autism, Then Adding Brilliance And A Decade Of Coaching Men
• Episode #44: Sonny, a Redemption Story: Evolving Through Trauma, Prison, and Everything In Between
• Episode #55: How To Break The Chains of Co-Dependency And Move Forward After Traumatic Experiences
• Episode #68: Breaking The Trauma Cycle Through Health and Wellness
• Episode #78: Feeling The Trauma That Lives In Our Cells

Interested in starting your own podcast or need help with one you already have? Send Nick an email or schedule a time to discuss your podcast today!

nick@themindsetandselfmasteryshow.com

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