Show Notes
Dr. Sean Pastuch returns to share lessons from his career and his new book, Live More, Hurt Less.
Sean joins me to discuss:
• How he defines “Live More, Hurt Less” • What that philosophy looks like in real life • Why helping people feel heard can be such an important part of navigating pain and movement limitations • The three identities Sean believes are relevant to meaningful change • The “Be, Do, Have” framework • The difference between confidence and self-esteem • Why identity work does not need to become vague or “woo” • What Sean means when he says, “Discipline is not the cause; it’s the effect” • Why pain itself is not always the biggest problem • What Sean means by, “Pain is not the problem. The problem is the compromises pain forces you to make” • The difference between sacrifice and compromise • Why accepting a smaller life can become normalized • What Sean means by, “Compromise is the acceptance that living less is reasonable” • How social permission can make quitting feel acceptable • Sean’s own turning point with neck pain • The role of anchors and action in changing behaviour • How conflicting identities can interfere with progress • Why analytical people can sometimes think their way into inaction • Reconciling “It’s never about you and it’s always your responsibility” • Why commitment can matter more than endlessly trying • Why meaningful change is supposed to be difficult • Coaching people who actually fit your philosophy and process • Sean’s thoughts on influencers, virtue signalling, and online behaviour • Lessons from marriage, relationships, and communication • And much more
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CHAPTERS
00:51 Why Sean Wrote Live More, Hurt Less 02:27 The Identity Model for Change 03:36 The Be, Do, Have Framework 06:11 Confidence Versus Self-Esteem 10:11 Why Identity Work Isn’t “Woo” 13:12 Discipline Is the Result 16:43 Pain, Restriction, and Compromise 21:18 Sacrifice Versus Compromise 24:46 When Society Gives You Permission to Quit 29:04 Sean’s Neck Pain Turning Point 31:34 Anchors, Identity, and Taking Action 36:03 Identity Conflict and Behaviour Change 38:18 The Analytical Mindset Trap 40:28 “It’s Not About You” and Personal Responsibility 44:57 Love Languages, Marriage, and Communication 49:53 Stop Trying and Start Committing 56:40 Coaching the Right Clients 58:51 Influencers and Virtue Signalling 01:03:14 Final Thoughts, Resources, and Gratitude
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