EP 31 - Why Denial Is Blocking Your Growth (and What to Do About It)
Jul 31, 2025Hey Shiny Minds!
Today I want to shine a light on one of the sneakiest blocks to your growth: denial.
Denial isn’t just a river in Egypt—it’s a subconscious pattern your brain uses to keep you “safe” from uncomfortable truths.
Your amygdala is constantly scanning for threats—even emotional ones.
That means it’s not just protecting you from physical danger, but also from anything that might rattle your ego or comfort zone.
But here’s the catch: what protects you in the wild can keep you stuck in life.
Denial keeps you from facing the feedback, patterns, and behaviors that are holding you back.
How does denial show up?
Maybe you reject feedback in a relationship, or you blame your team for inefficiency at work—never pausing to consider your own role.
I’ve been there, too. It’s uncomfortable, but it’s also the doorway to real, lasting transformation.
In this week’s episode of The Shiny Minds Show, I reveal how denial quietly sabotages your growth and share practical steps to break through, face your truth, and step into your most empowered self.
Here’s what you’ll discover:
- Why your brain loves denial (and how it tricks you!)
- Real-life examples of denial in action—relationships, work, and more (straight from my own journey)
- My formula for change: Awareness x Willingness
- How to ask for feedback and feed-forward to accelerate your transformation
Let’s create a world of conscious, heart-centered conversations that inspire freedom and connection.
Keep shining,
by Dr. Shiny Burcu Unsal ✨
💻 Want to go deeper? Download my FREE guide to uncover your mental barriers, align with your truth, and transform your mindset at shinyunsal.com.
Until next time, keep shining your light! ✨
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