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Personal Mastery with Jerry HendersonHow I Overcame Chronic StressIn this episode I share how I finally overcame decades of chronic stress. You will learn what stress really is on both a biological and psychological level, how your mindset shapes your stress response, and how simple tools can shift you out of fight or flight and into clarity. I also break down the neuroscience of stress, the power of stress mindset theory, and why belief in your capacity to cope matters more than you think. This episode will teach you how to create space between stimulus and response, regulate your nervous system in the moment, and rewire your...
2025-11-2427 min
Personal Mastery with Jerry HendersonWhat I Wish I Had Known About ShameHow to heal from shame can be really tricky especially if you don't know what it is and how it manifests in your life. In this episode, Jerry shares 5 powerful truths that he wishes he would have known about shame earlier. Shame is one of the most toxic and misunderstood emotional wounds—especially for high-achieviers who look successful on the outside but feel unworthy on the inside.In this episode you’ll learn:What shame actually isHow it develops as a coping mechanism from trauma and early pain Why so many of us unco...
2025-07-0713 min
Personal Mastery with Jerry HendersonA Proven Way to Start Believing in YourselfFeeling stuck waiting for confidence to show up before you take action? You’re not alone. But what if the belief you’re waiting for only comes after you act?In this episode of Personal Mastery, Harvard-trained behavior expert Jerry Henderson reveals the only research-backed way to truly develop self-belief — and it's not what most people think. Drawing on self-efficacy theory, self-perception theory, and powerful identity-based change models, Jerry breaks down what it actually takes to believe in yourself, even if you’ve spent years struggling with self-doubt.In...
2025-06-3017 min
Personal Mastery with Jerry HendersonThe One Thing Anyone Can Do to Stop Feeling LonelyLoneliness isn’t just about being alone — it’s about feeling unseen and disconnected. In this powerful episode, Harvard-trained psychology coach Jerry Henderson breaks down the surprising science behind loneliness, why it physically affects your brain and body, and shares the one proven thing anyone can do to start healing loneliness today.You’ll learn:What loneliness really is (it's not what you think)The shocking health risks of chronic lonelinessThe role of emotionally safe relationshipsHow to start building one authentic connection that can change everythingIf you’ve ever struggled with feeling disconnected — even when surroun...
2025-06-2318 min
Personal Mastery with Jerry HendersonHow to Quickly Stop Ruminating With 4 Proven ToolsHow to stop ruminating is something that many of us struggle with. Do you ever feel like your brain just won’t shut off? Like you’re replaying past conversations, worrying about what’s next, or stuck in a loop of “what ifs”? That’s rumination—and it’s more than just overthinking. It’s a neurological trap that drains your energy, fuels anxiety, and blocks you from living fully in the present.In this episode, Jerry breaks down the real science behind rumination and gives you 4 proven tools to stop it—starting today.
2025-06-1613 min
Personal Mastery with Jerry HendersonHow to Get Unstuck: 5 Tools That Actually WorkAre you stuck in a rut and can't seem to move forward—no matter how hard you try?You're not lazy. You're not broken. You're just stuck—and in today’s episode of Personal Mastery, Jerry breaks down the 5 most powerful tools (grounded in neuroscience, psychology, and real-life coaching) that will help you move from stagnation into sustainable momentum.You’ll learn:Why action leads to motivation, not the other way aroundHow to leverage behavioral activation to create a breakthroughThe role of identity and mindset in getting...
2025-06-0923 min
Personal Mastery with Jerry HendersonHow to Actually Create Happiness - It's Not What You ThinkMost people never feel truly happy—despite success, comfort, or achievement. Why? Because they’re chasing the wrong thing.In this episode of Personal Mastery, Harvard-trained coach and researcher, Jerry Henderson shares the real reason happiness feels elusive—and what to do instead. You’ll learn why happiness isn’t something you find, but something you create—as a byproduct of a deeply fulfilling life.With powerful neuroscience insights, practical steps, and a research-backed framework, Jerry helps you break free from the dopamine trap and start building a life that feels meaningful, aligned, and emotional...
2025-06-0224 min
Personal Mastery with Jerry HendersonHow to Achieve Your Goals—The 10/10 RuleIn this episode of Personal Mastery, Jerry Henderson explores why only 8% of people achieve their goals. He also introduces the "10-10 Rule," a principle that involves dedicating level 10 effort to tasks that have the potential to yield level 10 results. Jerry shares how high achievers like Warren Buffett, Steve Jobs, Oprah Winfrey, Tim Ferriss, and Serena Williams exemplify this rule by focusing intensely on high-impact activities and eliminating low-return tasks. He also provides a step-by-step guide to applying the 10-10 Rule in your own life to enhance productivity and achieve meaningful goals.If you’ve ev...
2025-05-2623 min
Personal Mastery with Jerry HendersonHow To Shift Your Money Mindset and Unlock Financial FreedomThis episode could transform your relationship with money for good.If you’ve ever felt stuck financially, self-sabotaged your success, or believed wealth just wasn’t “for you,” you must hear this.Today, Jerry sits down with bestselling author and multimillionaire entrepreneur Ian Prukner to reveal the truth about wealth that nobody talks about.Ian went from working four jobs just to survive — to becoming a multimillionaire who now helps other create lives of financial freedom. How? By rewiring his beliefs about money.You’ll learn:The exact thought patterns that keep yo...
2025-05-1950 min
Personal Mastery with Jerry HendersonI'll Be Happy When… Why Not Now? | Why the Story You've Been Telling Yourself About Happiness Is WrongThis episode could change your relationship with happiness forever. If you’ve ever found yourself saying “I’ll be happy when…” — this conversation is for you. You don’t need more accomplishments, more money, or more time to feel the way you want to feel. You need a new story.Today, Jerry shares one of the most powerful mindset shifts you’ll ever hear — rooted in neuroscience, behavioral psychology, and real-life transformation.This is the episode that will help you take your power back.You’ll learn:The psychological trap of “I’ll be happy when…” — and...
2025-05-0524 min
Personal Mastery with Jerry HendersonTrailer | Personal MasteryYou deserve a life that feels as extraordinary on the inside as it looks on the outside—and Personal Mastery with Jerry Henderson (formerly The Permission to Love Podcast) will help you build it.I’m Jerry Henderson, creator of the Personal Mastery Framework™, high-performance and trauma-informed coach, Harvard-trained in the psychology of human behavior, researcher, author, and speaker.Every week, I—along with world-renowned experts—share powerful conversations and research-backed insights to help you align with your true self and create sustainable success from the inside out.
2025-05-0102 min
Personal Mastery with Jerry HendersonFrom Permission to Love to Personal Mastery: A New Chapter Begins Today is a moment that I want to honor with a deep sense of gratitude — the final episode under the Permission to Love name. Starting next week, this podcast will officially become Personal Mastery with Jerry Henderson. In this episode I reflect on the journey we've taken together — healing shame, cultivating self-love, and building lives aligned from the inside out. I also shares why self-love remains the foundation of everything moving forward and why giving yourself permission to love yourself might be the bravest thing you ever do.Join us as we celeb...
2025-04-2817 min
Personal Mastery with Jerry HendersonHealing the Father Wound | The Scars You Don’t Talk AboutIn this powerful episode, we explore the father wound — what it is, how it forms, and how it continues to shape our relationships, sense of self-worth, and emotional health. Drawing from personal experience and evidence-based practices, I walk you through key insights and healing strategies, including reparenting, grief work, and authentic forgiveness. Whether your father was absent, abusive, or emotionally unavailable, this episode offers validation, healing, and a roadmap forward.What You’ll Learn:What the “father wound” is and how it shows up in adulthoodThe emotional and behavioral patterns linked to...
2025-04-2136 min
Personal Mastery with Jerry HendersonStop Missing Out on Your Life: The Art of PresenceHave you ever felt like life is slipping through your fingers, even as you chase your dreams and hit your goals? You’re not alone. In this episode, I unpack the hidden reasons high achievers and those on a healing journey often feel disconnected from their own lives. Grounded in neuroscience and real-world experience, I walk you through five powerful, practical steps to stop life from feeling like a blur — and instead, step fully into the moment. Learn how to calm your body, interrupt unhealthy thought patterns, and build a life that feels as good...
2025-04-1434 min
Personal Mastery with Jerry HendersonHow to Build Grit and Not Burn Out: The Secret to Sustainable SuccessIn this empowering episode, we explore the essential role of grit in personal mastery and growth. You’ll learn why grit is more than just pushing through — it’s about purpose, resilience, and sustained passion for your goals. We look at the practical, research-backed strategies to build grit in a way that’s healthy and sustainable, not self-destructive.In the episode I also opens up about my own journey of perseverance through addiction, burnout, and self-doubt, and why high achievers often need a different kind of fuel to truly thrive. If you’ve eve...
2025-04-0738 min
Personal Mastery with Jerry HendersonSelf-Love Is the Root from Which Personal Mastery GrowsIn this powerful transition episode, I share a heartfelt announcement: Permission to Love is evolving. Starting May 4th, the podcast will become Personal Mastery with Jerry Henderson—a space dedicated to helping you thrive emotionally, spiritually, mentally, and relationally.Together we reflect on the journey so far, the healing roots of the show, and why self-love is just the beginning. This next chapter builds on that foundation and expands into deeper personal development—mindset, emotional resilience, presence, purpose, and alignment. If you’re ready to stop surviving and start thriving, this episode is for you...
2025-03-3118 min
Personal Mastery with Jerry HendersonIs Negative Self-Talk Keeping You Stuck in Fight-or-Flight? Here’s How to Break FreeHave you ever felt like your nervous system is stuck in overdrive, constantly caught in fight-or-flight mode? In this episode, we explore how self-criticism keeps us in a cycle of stress and anxiety, and how self-compassion can help regulate our nervous system, allowing us to feel safe and at peace.We look at the science behind self-judgment, its impact on the brain, and why self-compassion is one of the most effective ways to rewire our stress response. You’ll also learn practical strategies for cultivating self-compassion and shifting from self-criticism to self...
2025-02-1043 min
Personal Mastery with Jerry HendersonA Blueprint for Building a Resilience Toolkit | Resilient by DesignIn this episode of the Resilient by Design series, we dive into practical, research-backed strategies to help you proactively build resilience. Learn how to create a toolkit that strengthens your ability to bounce back from life's challenges and thrive in the face of adversity. We explore the importance of social support, emotional regulation, cognitive tools, problem-solving, spirituality, and self-care. Packed with actionable steps and transformative insights, this episode is your guide to a stronger, more resilient you.Key Takeaways:Social and Relational Support: The single most cri...
2025-01-2728 min
Personal Mastery with Jerry HendersonTrauma and Resilience | Resilient by DesignIn this episode, we begin an exciting new series titled Resilient by Design. Together, we explore what resilience truly means, how trauma impacts our capacity to be resilient, and practical ways to cultivate resilience in our lives. Drawing on research, neuropsychology, and personal insights, we discuss how resilience isn’t about being unshakable but about adapting to life's challenges.Learn how survival resilience differs from thriving resilience, why self-compassion is crucial in building resilience, and how trauma affects our brains and behaviors. Whether you’ve experienced adversity or simply want to strengthen your abilit...
2024-12-3026 min
Personal Mastery with Jerry HendersonBest of Series | Healing Our Relationship With OurselvesThe best of the Permission to Love Podcast playlist.In this special series, where I am re-releasing some of the top episodes of the Permission to Love Podcast, we are starting with the very first episode, "Healing Our Relationship With Ourselves."In this episode, we take a look once again at the profound impact that our relationship with ourselves has on every other relationship in our lives. By exploring the root causes of our feelings of unworthiness, we can begin healing this critical relationship.This episode also provides practical exercises to h...
2024-12-0222 min
Personal Mastery with Jerry HendersonInternal Family Systems and the High Achiever | The Healthy High Achiever SeriesIn this episode we explore how Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy can help high achievers heal their inner wounds, live more authentically, and find balance. I discuss the IFS concept of parts, such as exiles, managers, and firefighters, and how understanding these roles can lead to profound self-compassion and healing. This episode also includes a guided exercise for using IFS to connect with and heal your inner self.Key Takeaways:Understanding IFS: Internal Family Systems identifies "parts" within us, our exiles (wounded parts), and our protective parts such as...
2024-11-2525 min
Personal Mastery with Jerry HendersonAfraid to Be Seen? | The Healthy High Achiever SeriesIn this episode we dive into the exhausting trap of image management—a struggle many high achievers face. We explores why this behavior develops, its detrimental impact on mental, emotional, and relational health, and how it stems from a need for safety and external validation. We also discuss practical steps to release the burden of image management, embrace authenticity, and build healthier relationships with oneself and others.Key Takeaways:Image Management Defined: Efforts to control how others perceive us often create isolation and exhaustion.Root Causes: Earl...
2024-11-1825 min
Personal Mastery with Jerry HendersonThe Imposter Syndrome | The Healthy High Achiever SeriesIn this episode, we look at the often-hidden and misunderstood struggle of imposter syndrome, a common experience among high achievers. We look at what imposter syndrome is, why high achievers are prone to it, and practical tools to help overcome it. Through compassion, reframing, and celebrating successes, we examine how you can begin shifting away from self-doubt and toward self-acceptance. I hope you see in this episode how common imposter syndrome is and how you can embrace a kinder relationship with yourself as you overcome it.Key Takeaways:Un...
2024-11-1124 min
Personal Mastery with Jerry HendersonReducing Stress With Mindful BreathingIn this episode, we continue our series on mindfulness practices to help reduce stress, focusing specifically on the power of mindful breathing. We explore how our breath can activate the parasympathetic nervous system, helping us shift from a fight-or-flight state to a state of relaxation. We look at the research-backed benefits of mindful breathing, and discuss five effective breathing techniques, and how to incorporate these practices into daily life for a more balanced and peaceful mind.Key Takeaways:Breath as a Bridge: Thich Nhat Hanh, highlighted how breath se...
2024-11-0811 min
Personal Mastery with Jerry HendersonReducing Stress With Mindful WalkingIn this episode, I share the benefits of mindful walking and how it can help reduce stress and calm the nervous system. Building on the series about mindfulness practices, We look at how mindful walking, a form of moving meditation, can help release tension and bring us into the present moment. In this episode I provide practical tips on incorporating mindful walking into your daily life, whether you're out in nature, walking in the city, or simply taking a quiet moment at home.Key Takeaways:Mindful Walking Defined: Mi...
2024-11-0116 min