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How to escape learned helplessness and find your motivation | Line One

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Feeling stuck in life, whether in work, relationships, or personal growth, is more common than you think. It’s not about laziness or lack of effort, but a mental loop where past setbacks train the brain to stop trying. But just as the mind creates barriers, it also holds the key to breaking free. On this Line One, Dr. Jillian Woodruff and her guest discuss how to re-frame your thinking and create lasting change.

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How to escape learned helplessness and find your motivation | Line One
Feeling stuck in life—whether in work, relationships, or personal growth—is more common than you think.
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HOST: Dr. Jillian Woodruff

GUESTS:

  • Seth Bricklin, Psy.D., M.B.A. Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Psychology Services of Alaska

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Dr. Jillian Woodruff, also known as Dr. Jill, is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and is a Fellow of The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. She has the distinction of being able to converse with patients in 4 languages: English, Spanish, American Sign Language and conversational Mandarin Chinese.
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