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EPISODE · Feb 16, 2026 · 52 MIN

#153 When Success Is A Survival Strategy

from The Giant Fundamentals: Men's Mental Health & Wellness · host Jonathan Gustave- Licensed Mental Health Therapist

Most men are unknowingly operating from survival mode, mistaking constant hustle for genuine success. In this eye-opening episode, Jerry Vaval and Jono The Giant dive deep into the hidden forces driving men to overwork, chase validation, and avoid confronting their true feelings. Discover how trauma from childhood shapes our relentless pursuit of achievement, and learn the ways success can mask a profound need for belonging and acceptance.You'll uncover:Why hustle culture often masks unresolved trauma and emotional woundsThe difference between surviving and thriving, and how success can keep you stuck in survival modeHow childhood defense mechanisms dictate your current behavior and relationshipsPractical signs that you're in survival mode—and how to start shifting toward genuine peaceThe importance of emotional honesty and self-awareness for true growthReady to discover what success really looks like? Hit play and start your journey from surviving to thriving.Music⁠https://music.apple.com/us/artist/jono-the-giant/1438242889⁠When Giants Get FED UP Book⁠https://a.co/d/4ALJpCo⁠Social Media⁠https://www.instagram.com/jonothegiant/⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/JonotheGiant⁠

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