#9. Limiting Beliefs Series - pt. 2: Safe 'n Stuck

In this episode of Thoughts of a Dreamer, I break down how limiting beliefs are born inside the brain — and why fear can sound so reasonable that we mistake it for truth.

We’ll explore what happens when the amygdala (your body’s bodyguard) hijacks your logic, how the prefrontal cortex tries to clean up the story, and how that split-second loop turns into lifelong hesitation.

From posting your first TikTok to confessing your feelings to someone you like, you’ll see how fear dresses up as logic to keep you “safe.” Through real stories, neuroscience receipts, and the viral elevator metaphor, I'll shows you how comfort can become a cage — and how to press the button that moves you forward.

Key Takeaways:

• A limiting belief is just fear that has been learned to sound convincing.
• How the amygdala–prefrontal tug-of-war creates the safety loop.
• What negative reinforcement and the “low-road” fear pathway mean in real life.
• Signs you’re safe and stuck — and how to start rewiring the loop.
• The challenge: identify what triggers your nervous system, sit with it, and ask, “Is this fear or fact?

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