How to Build Resilience and Clarity with Mind Shifting Techniques | Ep 115

Practical Mind Shifting Strategies to Stop Sabotaging Happiness and Success with Mitch Weisburgh

On this episode of the Social Chameleon Show, we have our guest Mitch Weisburgh, an educator and expert in the art of MindShifting. Mitch has spent over 40 years helping people and organizations unlock their true potential, from founding one of America’s earliest computer learning centers to driving nonprofit innovation and building communities for lifelong learners.

Mitch brings practical strategies from his book, “MindShifting, Stop Your Brain from Sabotaging Your Happiness and Success,” showing how our minds get stuck in survival mode, and what it really takes to get unstuck. In this conversation, you’ll hear real-life examples, honest reflections, and plenty of actionable techniques to break free from limiting habits, handle change, and build the resilience needed in work and life.

Whether you’re an educator, leader, parent, or just someone feeling overwhelmed, you'll find relatable stories and simple tools you can start using today. Tyson and Mitch dig deep into how we respond to stress, why groupthink traps us, and how self-awareness and curiosity can lead to more fulfilling decisions. You’ll also learn how top performers reset after mistakes, why “being sure” can be a warning sign, and how AI is changing the way we learn and adapt.

This episode isn't just theory, it's down-to-earth advice for anyone ready to reshape their thinking and step forward with confidence.

Enjoy the episode!

YouTube: https://youtu.be/rCgmjzSEz2I 

Show Notes: TheSocialChameleon.Show/Mitch-Weisburgh 

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📚 Timestamped Overview

00:00 Introduction of Mitch Weisburgh

01:13 Regaining Control, Helping Others

06:58 "Brain Evolution and Decision Making"

10:38 Positive Self-Talk and Distraction

21:02 Group Dynamics and Conformity

22:01 Fight-or-Flight Impact on Thinking

29:18 Fear of Rejection Hurts Physically

33:41 "Conflict and Human Behavior"

42:56 Resilience in Complex Situations

44:16 "OODA Loop Decision Strategy"

50:23 Preparing for the Unexpected

56:10 "Understanding Conflict and Collaboration"

01:03:00 "Strength-Based Feedback and Influence"

01:10:38 Certainty Signals Limbic Thinking

01:16:50 "Overcoming 'Can't' Through Mindset"

01:17:39 "Limit Mode and Commitment"

01:23:44 "Learning Through Problem Solving"

01:28:36 "How You Feel Matters Most"

01:34:22 AI's Impact on Creators

01:43:29 "Overcoming Anxiety Through Mindfulness"

01:46:32 Shifting Minds, Ending Arguments

01:51:29 "Free Growth and Connection"

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