The Dark Side of “Focusing on the Good”: When Positivity Becomes Self-Delusion
The Reality Reset: Uncomfortable Truths
Release Date: 11/21/2024
Gut Instinct or Gut Reaction? How "Listening to Your Gut" Can Keep You Stuck in Old Patterns
The Reality Reset: Uncomfortable Truths
Episode 24 - In this episode of The Reality Reset, we’re tearing apart one of the biggest self-help clichés: "just listen to your gut." Sounds empowering, right? But is it really? Or is it just another clever way the ego dodges deeper healing work? Today, we're going to get raw and real about the ways people misuse intuition to avoid their core wounds, hold on to unhealed trauma, and stay cozy in their comfort zones. Buckle up – we're calling out the shadow side of gut feelings and blowing the lid off how much of our "intuition" is actually unprocessed pain talking. Are you ready to...
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Choose Again: The Ego’s Deceptive Dance with Self-Improvement
The Reality Reset: Uncomfortable Truths
Episode 23 - In this episode of The Reality Reset, we dig into the seductive idea of “choosing again” every time we think a negative thought. At first glance, it’s a powerful and freeing practice—a way to shift our mindset and create a more positive life. But is it really that simple? Or could this technique be a clever bypass, a way for the ego to dodge the real work of healing and self-understanding? Join us as we explore how this seemingly positive approach might actually be preventing us from facing our core wounds and unpacking our deep-rooted childhood programming. This is not...
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Love Languages or Love Lies? How We Use “Connection” to Avoid Inner Healing
The Reality Reset: Uncomfortable Truths
Episode 22 - In this episode of The Reality Reset, we dive into one of the most popular concepts in modern relationships—the 5 Love Languages. But here’s the twist: what if, instead of fostering true connection, these so-called "languages of love" are actually tools for self-deception? Could your desire for affirmation, quality time, or even physical touch be a cover-up for deeply rooted beliefs that you’re unworthy, unlovable, or not good enough? Get ready to question everything you think you know about relationships, love, and healing, as we reveal the hidden role of the ego and...
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The Mask of Mindfulness: How the Ego Hijacks the Four Agreements
The Reality Reset: Uncomfortable Truths
Episode 21 - In today’s episode of The Reality Reset, we tackle the darker side of Don Miguel Ruiz’s The Four Agreements. Although it’s seen as a guide for self-mastery, have you ever considered how the ego could warp these principles into tools for avoiding the hard work of healing? We'll explore how even agreements like "Don't Take Anything Personally" or "Be Impeccable with Your Word" can be twisted to bypass true emotional depth and authenticity.
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Meditation Nation: Are You Actually Escaping Yourself?
The Reality Reset: Uncomfortable Truths
Episode 20 - In today’s episode of The Reality Reset, we're tearing apart one of the most beloved, universally praised spiritual practices: meditation. I’m your host, Tim Wheatley. We’ve all been told that meditation is the path to peace, mindfulness, and a calm state of being. But what if, for some of us, meditation is actually doing the opposite? What if the “calm and quiet” we seek is a disguise, a convenient mask hiding a stack of unprocessed pain and unresolved emotional baggage? Today, we’re going to dig into the uncomfortable reality that maybe — just maybe — the way you...
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The Dark Side of "Living in the Now":
The Reality Reset: Uncomfortable Truths
Episode 19 - In this controversial episode of The Reality Reset, we take on the popular concept of “living in the present moment” and expose how the ego twists it into a shield against unresolved pain and emotional work. Are you truly present, or is “the Now” just a cover for the pain you’re avoiding? We’ll dive deep into how “living in the moment” is often ego’s sneaky way to dodge deep healing and to keep us from facing the shadowy parts of ourselves. Discover one transformative exercise to dismantle this illusion and get real about the present.
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The Ego’s Bookshelf - Are Your Spiritual Books Just Decoration?
The Reality Reset: Uncomfortable Truths
Episode 18 - Ever wonder why your spiritual books look so pristine? Maybe you've got a beautiful shelf of wisdom—but is it really “shelf help” instead of self-help? In this episode of The Reality Reset, we’re challenging the comfort zone of passive spiritual collecting and asking: Are these books symbols of who we want to be…or are they gathering dust while our personal growth stagnates? Join us as we explore the hidden ego traps in “spiritual aesthetics” and share how to turn dusty wisdom into daily transformation.
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Why Your “Why” Might Be the Biggest Lie: The Power of the "Why Not"
The Reality Reset: Uncomfortable Truths
Episode #17 - In this episode of The Reality Reset, we’re flipping the script on a popular mantra of the self-help industry—“Find Your Why.” Sure, motivational gurus like Simon Sinek and Tony Robbins rave about its power, claiming it will give you purpose, resilience, and fulfillment. But what if this focus on your “why” is actually a subtle, ego-driven distraction that keeps you trapped in your comfort zone? What if the real breakthrough lies in exploring your “why not”? This episode pushes the boundaries and exposes the hidden dangers of clinging to a “why,” arguing that...
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The Dark Side of “Focusing on the Good”: When Positivity Becomes Self-Delusion
The Reality Reset: Uncomfortable Truths
Episode #16 - In today’s episode of The Reality Reset, we’re going to dig into one of the most deceptively comforting lies we tell ourselves: “I only focus on the good in people.” Sounds nice, right? Feels morally superior, even a bit spiritual. But what if this approach is actually a fear response—a way to avoid the discomfort of seeing reality as it is? What if “focusing on the good” is just an excuse to stay in denial about toxic behavior, red flags, and the hard truths that might demand actual change? In this episode, we’ll explore the shadow side of positivity and why...
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The Dark Side of 'Your Thoughts Create Your Reality'
The Reality Reset: Uncomfortable Truths
Episode #15 - Today on The Reality Reset, we’re diving into one of the most seductive self-help mantras of our time: "Your thoughts shape your reality." It sounds empowering, but is it actually boxing us into a corner, leaving us obsessively self-critical, and ultimately feeding our shadows? We’re talking about how this idea can keep you trapped, blaming yourself for circumstances that are driven by far deeper forces than just your “thoughts.” What if it’s not your thoughts that are shaping your reality but rather the deeply buried beliefs about who you are — beliefs you didn’t...
info_outlineEpisode #16 - In today’s episode of The Reality Reset, we’re going to dig into one of the most deceptively comforting lies we tell ourselves: “I only focus on the good in people.” Sounds nice, right? Feels morally superior, even a bit spiritual. But what if this approach is actually a fear response—a way to avoid the discomfort of seeing reality as it is? What if “focusing on the good” is just an excuse to stay in denial about toxic behavior, red flags, and the hard truths that might demand actual change? In this episode, we’ll explore the shadow side of positivity and why blindly clinging to the good in people might just be sabotaging your own growth.