In this episode, Theresa interviews Dr. Mcayla Sarno, a licensed psychotherapist and mindset expert, about her expertise in helping entrepreneurs overcome blocks and beliefs that hinder their success. 

 

They discuss the importance of tapping into the unconscious mind to create significant change, the concept of the map of reality, and the role of spirituality in confronting and learning from our experiences. 

 

Dr. Sarno also shares her top five principles of a purposeful life, including self-awareness, finding one's truth, being authentic, and staying curious. 

 

Listen in to discover: 

[00:02:55] Dr. Sarno’s background and how she became a therapist. 

[00:08:23] Difference between conscious and unconscious mind  

[00:10:30] How the unconscious mind affects our beliefs and behaviors, and how to identify core beliefs. 

[00:16:40] The map of reality, which is based on childhood narratives and beliefs. 

[00:19:58] Normalizing disappointments and revising our perception of life as meeting and solving problems, rather than expecting perfection. 

[00:21:11] Accepting failure as a natural part of the process and not personalizing it. 

[00:22:17] The difference between the conscious and unconscious mind, and how the latter can influence our beliefs and behaviors. 

[00:26:33] The concept of dissociation, where individuals can lose touch with reality due to triggers from their unconscious mind, and how this can lead to self-sabotage and fear of rejection or failure, and offer strategies for overcoming these patterns. 

[00:31:04] How EMDR works and how it helps to break patterns and change beliefs. 

[00:36:59] How fear and lies can hold us back from achieving our goals and how identifying them can help us move forward.  

[00:40:34] How our perception can be constantly skewed and how integrating the ego can help us see things for what they truly are. 

[00:42:03] Tips on how to get yourself out of a negative mindset and into the present moment. 

[00:45:11] Top five principles of a purposeful life. 

[00:47:16] The importance of being your authentic self. 

 

Resources mentioned: 

Book: Professional Troublemaker: The Fear-Fighter Manual 

Book: The Road Less Traveled by Scott Peck

 

Connect with Dr. Mcayla Sarno: 

Visit her website: https://drmcayla.com/  

Learn more about her 5-Day EMDR Intensive https://drmcayla.as.me/EMDR 

 

Stay connected with Theresa:  

Website: https://www.theresacantley.com/   

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theresacantley/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theresacantley/   

In this episode, Theresa interviews Dr. Mcayla Sarno, a licensed psychotherapist and mindset expert, about her expertise in helping entrepreneurs overcome blocks and beliefs that hinder their success. 

 

They discuss the importance of tapping into the unconscious mind to create significant change, the concept of the map of reality, and the role of spirituality in confronting and learning from our experiences. 

 

Dr. Sarno also shares her top five principles of a purposeful life, including self-awareness, finding one's truth, being authentic, and staying curious. 

 

Listen in to discover: 

[00:02:55] Dr. Sarno’s background and how she became a therapist. 

[00:08:23] Difference between conscious and unconscious mind  

[00:10:30] How the unconscious mind affects our beliefs and behaviors, and how to identify core beliefs. 

[00:16:40] The map of reality, which is based on childhood narratives and beliefs. 

[00:19:58] Normalizing disappointments and revising our perception of life as meeting and solving problems, rather than expecting perfection. 

[00:21:11] Accepting failure as a natural part of the process and not personalizing it. 

[00:22:17] The difference between the conscious and unconscious mind, and how the latter can influence our beliefs and behaviors. 

[00:26:33] The concept of dissociation, where individuals can lose touch with reality due to triggers from their unconscious mind, and how this can lead to self-sabotage and fear of rejection or failure, and offer strategies for overcoming these patterns. 

[00:31:04] How EMDR works and how it helps to break patterns and change beliefs. 

[00:36:59] How fear and lies can hold us back from achieving our goals and how identifying them can help us move forward.  

[00:40:34] How our perception can be constantly skewed and how integrating the ego can help us see things for what they truly are. 

[00:42:03] Tips on how to get yourself out of a negative mindset and into the present moment. 

[00:45:11] Top five principles of a purposeful life. 

[00:47:16] The importance of being your authentic self. 

 

Resources mentioned: 

Book: Professional Troublemaker: The Fear-Fighter Manual 

Book: The Road Less Traveled by Scott Peck

 

Connect with Dr. Mcayla Sarno: 

Visit her website: https://drmcayla.com/  

Learn more about her 5-Day EMDR Intensive https://drmcayla.as.me/EMDR 

 

Stay connected with Theresa:  

Website: https://www.theresacantley.com/   

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theresacantley/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theresacantley/