dr. rebecca heiss

how self-awareness starts with unlearning

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what is so uncomfortable about the words ‘i don’t know’? why does fear become our operating system at so many stations? and how are we confusing inclusivity with belonging? a deep dive into self-awareness as we get curious with dr. rebecca heiss.

dr. rebecca heiss is the ceo and founder of acueity, a continuous 360 review app providing users ongoing fearless feedback and challenging them to grow in self-awareness. her research has been designated “transformative” by the national science foundation. rebecca’s book, instinct, is expected march 2021.

On today's podcast, dr. rebecca heiss shares her wisdom on the importance of bridging the gap between what you think about yourself and how others see you. she and i also explore how to better understand the brain's wiring so that we can capitalize on needs such as belonging, security, and purpose. they also dive into what inclusivity means and the conflict between earning and deserving. understand what it means to hold multiple truths and join me and dr. heiss as we get curious together.

our curious journey:

3:30 - our brain and how it impacts self-awareness.

11:30 - Hhow unknowing can serve our self-awareness.

13:10 - the brain’s role in discouraging us from vulnerability.

19:30 - the benefits of questioning your craft. 

28:00 - our search for variety and the problem with abundance. 

32:40 - the deep primal need to belong. 

40:00 - holding multiple truths at the same time. 

42:12 - should everyone get a trophy?

48:00 - the importance of exploration and understanding. 

50:55 - human declaration quiz. 

54:00 - closing curiosities. 

for more on dr. rebecca heiss:

Website: www.rebeccaheiss.com

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