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In today’s episode of Evolve Ventures, we unpack the hidden mindset traps that keep so many of us stuck, playing small, and seeking approval instead of pursuing true growth. Together, we explore the real difference between building lasting success and clinging to surface-level wins — and how we can shift from merely surviving to truly thriving.

Here’s the episode related to today’s discussion and why we highly recommend listening to it as well:
#321 | Motivation Monday: It's Okay NOT to Know - https://apple.co/3YSdemH
#320 | Are You A Perfectionist? - https://apple.co/42KMtBQ

Out of the Mud (OOTM): “The Tools To Ask For What You Need” - https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/4DAIOl8AQaiavbfY38W4bA#/registration

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Show notes:
(2:42) Living for perception instead of progress
(5:43) The mindset difference
(9:11) How to build real self-belief
(12:08) Surface-level success Vs. True growth
(16:20) The hidden cost of perception chasing
(19:03) Investing in skills, not quick fixes
(22:01) Shifting focus from looks to lasting value
(25:43) Why awareness is the first step
(29:20) Outro

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What if your lowest moment could be the start of something better? In this heartfelt episode, we get real about what it means to hit rock bottom—and how to rise from it. Together, we explore trusting ourselves through chaos, setting boundaries instead of self-sacrificing, and making choices that support real growth. It’s an honest conversation about resilience, self-trust, and the power of choosing differently.

Here’s the episode related to today’s discussion and why we highly recommend listening to it as well:
#319 | Motivation Monday: The Meaning of Life - https://apple.co/3Yl7Ojh
#322 | Why It's Scary to Have Hope - https://apple.co/3zGNIrk

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Learn more about the On-Demand Therapy - #YouDoYou Program: https://evolveventurestech.com/therapy/

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Show notes:
(2:03) Having good people in your corner
(4:40) The tragedy of avoiding pain
(7:44) Suffering is inevitable—now what?
(10:09) Compound effects of poor choices
(15:22) Charlie highlights the invaluable role of the Evolve community support system in her journey toward self-discovery.
(17:21) Mistakes Vs. Patterns of decisions
(19:48) Who you surround yourself with
(23:20) If you want better, choose better
(25:08) Learning to handle hard moments
(28:12) Episode suggestions and outro

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We often deny our trauma because shame teaches us to stay silent. In this episode, we explore how trauma can hide in plain sight—unacknowledged, minimized, or dismissed simply because it doesn’t “look serious enough.” We share real stories, emotional truths, and gentle encouragement to help you recognize your own experiences. If you've ever felt unseen or invalidated, this conversation is for you.

Here’s the episode related to today’s discussion and why we highly recommend listening to it as well:
#333 | Why You Don't Trust Yourself to Make Decisions - https://apple.co/3OwEce0
#343 | How Does Your Stress REALLY Shape You? - https://apple.co/3Gg8Kjf

Out of the Mud (OOTM): “The Tools To Ask For What You Need” - https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/4DAIOl8AQaiavbfY38W4bA#/registration

Learn more about the On-Demand Therapy - #YouDoYou Program: https://evolveventurestech.com/therapy/

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Show notes:
(2:16) Big T Vs. Micro T trauma
(4:34) The role of psychological safety
(7:11) When trauma is minimized by others
(10:11) Why authenticity often gets sacrificed
(12:51) How microtraumas shape self-worth
(14:40) Trauma’s link to physical health
(16:28) Permission to acknowledge your experience
(18:47) Outro

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