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Dr. Richard Schwartz

03/03/25

@ Andrew Huberman

Firefighter roles often include impulsive behaviors like addiction or dissociation, which are designed to protect us from overwhelming feelings.

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How to Achieve Inner Peace & Healing | Dr. Richard Schwartz

@ Andrew Huberman

How to Achieve Inner Peace & Healing | Dr. Richard Schwartz

03/03/25

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Dr. Richard Schwartz

03/03/25

@ Andrew Huberman

The 'firefighter' role emerges in response to overwhelming emotions, acting impulsively to distract or numb the pain, often causing collateral damage to relationships and self.

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Dr. Richard Schwartz

03/03/25

@ Andrew Huberman

The protectors within us can take on various roles, including managers who seek control and firefighters who react impulsively to protect vulnerable parts.

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Dr. Anna Lembke

08/16/21

@ Andrew Huberman

Impulsivity, characterized by acting on urges without considering consequences, makes individuals more vulnerable to addiction.

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Dr. Richard Schwartz

03/03/25

@ Andrew Huberman

Trauma can lock sensitive parts of us away, leading to feelings of worthlessness and fear, which can trigger extreme protective roles that interfere with our lives.

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Jocko Willink

06/03/25

@ Chris Williamson

In a firefight, the gut-wrenching fear comes from the responsibility of your teammates getting wounded or killed, not from the fear of your own death, which I accepted as part of my job.

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Ryan Soave

04/21/25

@ Andrew Huberman

People can become addicted to stress, needing high levels of activation to feel alive, especially those with backgrounds in high-stress environments like combat veterans.

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Robert Greene

10/09/22

@ Lewis Howes

Repressing natural aggressive impulses can lead to issues later in life, such as addiction or anger problems. It's crucial to confront and understand these feelings instead of ignoring them.

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Ryan Soave

04/21/25

@ Andrew Huberman

Children often unconsciously take on roles in their families, such as the hero or scapegoat, which can lead to difficulties shedding these roles later in life.

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Jocko Willink

06/03/25

@ Chris Williamson

The portrayal of firefights in movies often misses the chaos and confusion that actually occurs, which is crucial for understanding the reality of combat situations.