157: Personality Isn’t Permanent with Benjamin Hardy157: Personality Isn’t Permanent with Benjamin Hardy
The Addicted Mind Podcast
Personality Isn’t Permanent with Benjamin Hardy
48:26•29 Nov 2021
Redefining Your Past: Benjamin Hardy on The Addicted Mind Podcast
“You have to have some self-compassion, and that can be hard to manifest when you're kind of staying in that state of addiction and, yeah, I guess, self-loathing.”
Ever felt like your past is holding you back? In this episode of 'The Addicted Mind Podcast', Duane Osterlind chats with Benjamin Hardy, an author who has firsthand experience with addiction. Benjamin opens up about his journey through addiction, sharing how he navigated the chaos and emerged stronger by forgiving his father and rebuilding their relationship. He emphasizes that trauma often keeps us looking in the rear-view mirror, but true healing comes from creating new meaning for our experiences.
Benjamin believes that we can change the narrative of our past, a process he calls 'meaning-making'. By having empathy for our former selves and writing about our trauma, we can shift our focus to a hopeful future. Without hope, the present feels empty, but by choosing to ascribe new meaning to our past, we can redefine our identity and shape a better future. Benjamin's story is a testament to the power of vulnerability, openness, and setting new goals.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to transform their past and build healthier relationships.
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