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Ever felt paralyzed by the very things you need to face? That knot in your stomach before a difficult conversation, the resistance before a challenging task, or that familiar pull toward old destructive patterns?

Mark Walker cuts straight to the heart of avoidance in this powerful episode, offering a transformative practice that takes just 30 seconds to implement. The "Reversal of Desire" tool provides a three-step approach to breaking through resistance and facing what we most want to avoid. Rather than complex theory, Mark delivers a practical method you can use immediately—before tough meetings, difficult conversations, or when facing addictive urges.

Drawing from his own sobriety journey, Mark vulnerably shares how this tool helped him overcome a moment when relapse seemed imminent. "We think avoiding pain protects us," he explains, "but avoidance actually feeds the thing we fear." The counterintuitive practice of moving toward discomfort rather than away from it creates freedom on the other side. As you visualize facing your challenges as a black cloud and walking straight through it, you'll discover a new relationship with pain—not as an enemy, but as a doorway.

This episode isn't just about absorbing information; it's about implementation. Mark challenges listeners to practice this tool three times in real situations and shares powerful mantras like "Bring it on. I love pain. Pain sets me free." Whether you're struggling with procrastination, conflict avoidance, or destructive habits, this episode offers a practical path forward. Your pain is not your enemy—it's your door. Are you ready to walk through it? Share this episode with someone who needs to hear it, then take that first step toward freedom today.

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We dive into the darkness where a part of us called "Part X" wants us to quit permanently, exploring practical ways to work through these challenging moments. When life's jungle is roaring with grief, shame, and struggles, we need fierce encouragement - not Instagram quotes or polished hacks, but honest tools to face our saboteur.

• Introducing the concept of "Part X" - the hidden part of us that wants to destroy us
• Sharing personal struggles with sobriety, finances, and supporting a friend in hospice care
• Exploring the distinction between wanting to die versus wanting to escape your current life
• Breaking down "story work" - a four-step process to rewrite limiting narratives
• Understanding how trauma lives in the body and why we need to feel our way through darkness
• Distinguishing between shadow work and the deeper darkness of Part X
• Recommitting to showing up for ourselves when we'd rather disappear

Try the story work technique from Susan Saller's book "Small Steps, Big Wins" - write down your story, re-read it at different speeds, and notice how your body responds. Text or DM me to share what shifts for you, and remember: you're closer than you think, but you won't see it until you start walking forward.

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• Awareness Lab: Join Here
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If you gave me just 14 minutes and 24 seconds — one percent of your day — I could help you change your year.
In this episode, I share the power of short, focused practice. We break down the Dreaded Drama Triangle and introduce the Empowerment Dynamic — moving from Victim to Creator.
Then we walk through a simple tool: the 5/5/5 Practice. Five minutes of breath, five minutes of journaling, five minutes of visualization.
Try it for seven days. The results might surprise you.

💥 Grab the free 5/5/5 tool below, just one percent of your day. (Guided recording available for download too.)

• Download the 5/5/5 Method here (1% of your day)
• Awareness Lab: Join Here
• Interested in a free strategy session? Apply Now