“Mapping the patterns beneath behavior in trauma-informed clinical practice."

Self Concept Episodes

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Feb. 7, 2025

Navigating Nice Guy Syndrome: Overcoming Emotional Dependency and Avoidance

In this episode of The LightInside, host Jeffrey Besecker delves into the concept of conditional self-worth and its impact on our relationships. He examines the subconscious and unconscious patterns that contribute to the "nice guy syndrome," exploring how early attachment wounds and covert social contracts shape our behaviors. The discussion highlights the chronic issues of over-acquiescence or ‘people-pleasing’, avoidance, and emotional dependency—prompting listeners to reflect on whether thes...
Guest: Jay Scott
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June 23, 2023

Ten Feet Tall and Bullet-Proof : How unhealthy confidence often leads us to ineffectively self-assess

Jeffrey and Constantin discuss a range of topics related to personal growth and self-assessment. They explore the complexities of emotional regulation and the impact of social programming on our biases. They also delve into the societal and cultural factors that contribute to the over-evaluation and over-inflation of performance and the struggle with self-assessment and confidence. The conversation highlights the importance of awareness and the need to step away from our emotions to gain a more ...
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June 16, 2023

Healthy Ego Development: Letting Go of Inner Chatter and Embracing Self-love

In this episode, guest, Rachel Lavin and host Jeffrey Besecker, discuss healthy ego development and empowering our ego to work for us rather than against us. "I struggled with that for so long until I just got tired of the chatter. I got tired of the anguish and I got tired of feeling like I wasn't living my authentic life." -guest, author, fitness trainer, and well-being coach, Rachel Lavin The guest, Rachel, is a personal trainer, health coach, body love educator, and author of the book "Don...
Guest: Rachel Lavin