Are you living from your true identity or from beliefs you've absorbed from others?

In this thought-provoking episode of A Little Less Fear, I sit down with Dr. Jeremy Thompson, physician, therapist, and author of Understand Your True Identity, to explore one of the most important questions we can ask ourselves: Who am I, really?

Dr. Thompson challenges the growing tendency to define ourselves by our struggles, diagnoses, limitations, or negative self-talk. Instead, he encourages us to discover our authentic identity by recognizing our natural strengths, talents, passions, and the qualities that consistently bring us joy, meaning, and fulfillment.

We discuss how many of our self-limiting beliefs originate from external sources—family, culture, criticism, past experiences, and societal expectations rather than from our true nature. Dr. Thompson shares practical strategies for identifying these beliefs, questioning them, and reconnecting with the parts of ourselves that feel most genuine and alive.

You'll also learn about the Happiness Scale, a simple yet powerful tool for identifying moments of inspiration, enthusiasm, and purpose. By paying attention to the experiences that elevate us to an 8, 9, or 10 on the happiness scale, we gain valuable clues about our authentic selves and the direction our lives may be calling us toward.

In This Episode:

- What it means to discover your true identity
- How to separate yourself from negative self-talk and limiting beliefs
- Why your strengths and natural abilities reveal who you really are
- The connection between happiness, purpose, and authenticity
- Questions to ask yourself when self-doubt appears
- How to recognize beliefs that were inherited rather than chosen
- Practical ways to build momentum toward a more authentic life

If you've ever struggled with self-doubt, questioned your purpose, or wondered whether you're living according to your authentic self, this conversation offers valuable insights and practical tools for personal growth.

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In this powerful and high-energy episode, Dr. Lino Martinez sits down with entrepreneur, author, and founder of Organize 365, Lisa Woodruff, for a transformative conversation on self-care, organization, and reclaiming your life.

Lisa shares her journey from stay-at-home mom to building a multimillion-dollar company, while also learning one of the most important lessons many people struggle with; how to prioritize yourself without guilt.

Together, they explore why self-care often feels selfish, where that belief comes from, and how shifting your mindset can change everything. This conversation goes beyond surface-level self-care and dives into what it truly means to support yourself as a whole human being emotionally, physically, spiritually, and mentally.

Lisa also breaks down the difference between supporting a child and an elder versus supporting yourself as an adult, and why putting yourself on the back burner keeps you part of the problem instead of the solution.

They also discuss how getting organized is more than productivity. It creates space for your authentic self to emerge, allowing you to step into your uniqueness and truly thrive.

Lisa shares insights from her podcast Organize 365 and gives a preview of her upcoming book Escaping Quicksand, where she reveals how she shifted her habits, mindset, and life while raising a family and building a successful business.

This episode is a must-listen if you’re ready to stop surviving and start living in alignment.

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Episode Summary:

In this powerful episode, Dr. Lino Martinez sits down with world-renowned mental health and addiction expert Dr. Adi Jaffe, Ph.D., to explore the hidden force behind shame.

Dr. Jaffe, author of Unhooked and founder of IGNTD Recovery, shares a revolutionary perspective on recovery that challenges traditional models and focuses on personalization, mental health, and self-understanding rather than stigma and labels.

Together, they unpack how shame silently drives destructive behaviors, impacts relationships, and prevents people from seeking help—and more importantly, how to break free from it.

This conversation offers a compassionate, science-backed, and empowering approach to healing that integrates psychology, personal responsibility, and self-compassion.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• How shame contributes to addiction and mental health struggles
• Practical ways to begin healing and reclaim control of your life
• Dr. Jaffe’s “Unhooked” approach to personalized recovery

About Dr. Adi Jaffe:
Dr. Adi Jaffe, Ph.D., is a world-renowned expert on mental health, addiction, relationships, and shame. He is the author of Unhooked and the founder of IGNTD Recovery, a Smart Personalized Adaptive Recovery System. Dr. Jaffe previously served as a lecturer in the Psychology Department at UCLA and was the Executive Director and Co-Founder of one of the most progressive addiction treatment facilities in the country. His mission is to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health and transform how we understand recovery.

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#MentalHealthMatters #AddictionRecovery #HealingJourney #SelfCompassion #BreakTheStigma #EmotionalHealing #InnerWork #PersonalGrowth #MindsetShift #Resilience #shame #alittlelessfearpodcast

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