Episode #354
Negative thoughts are survival-based signals; treat them as cues to evaluate, challenge, or pivot rather than truths.
Failure is an event, not an identity; quitting can be appropriate when it no longer aligns with your values or after a clear cost–benefit check.
With kids, don’t sugarcoat failure or quitting—name it honestly, validate emotions, and reinforce unconditional love to model healthy resilience.
Mindfulness is just paying attention.
Did I quit that race? Absolutely. Am I a failure? No, not at all.
I can quit and fail and still be totally lovable.
Dr. Lara Pence is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist. She is the owner of her own private practice, Chief Mind Works, in Colorado and has worked with parents, families, and children for the last two decades.
She is the co-author of “10 Rules for Resilience: Mental Toughness for Families,” the Chief Mind Doc at Spartan, and founder of LIGHFBOX.
She is also featured as a regular guest expert on the new CNBC show, “No Retreat: Business Bootcamp’ with Joe De Sena— who has recently been on the show (see chocolate-salamander-198004.hostingersite.com/340.
Lara has also worked as a coach at Unbeatable Mind alongside Navy SEAL Mark Divine— who graced the show back in episode 45 (see chocolate-salamander-198004.hostingersite.com/45.
In this episode, Lara reveals why having negative thoughts is just as important as having a clear and positive mind, how to handle them, and how to address such thoughts— especially when it's your kids on the receiving end. Don’t miss this interview. Tune in now!
