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EPISODE · Oct 8, 2025 · 22 MIN

Cognitive Dissonance: How to Work With Your Conflicting Thoughts

from The Liz Nicklas Show · host Liz Nicklas

Do you ever feel stuck, conflicted, or like your brain is working against you? That uncomfortable tension you feel is called cognitive dissonance—and it’s not a flaw. In this episode, Liz breaks down exactly what it is, why it shows up everywhere in your life, and how to work with it rather than fight it.Learn why your “stuck” moments are actually opportunities in disguise, how to navigate the in-between spaces of your brain, and why ignoring these internal conflicts can lead to burnout or repeated setbacks. Liz walks you through the mindset shifts and tools she teaches in the Mindset Masterclass—so you can stay present, curious, and intentional even when your primitive brain and your prefrontal cortex are in conflict. Discover the power of staying in the middle—and why the future you is waiting there.Connect with Liz to continue the conversation and recommend topics for future episodes here: https://liznicklas.com/connect.Join the next Mindset Masterclass here: https://liznicklas.com/mindset-masterclassJoin The Mindset Mastery School Facebook Community here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/themindsetmasteryschoolRefer a friend to this podcast here: https://liznicklas.com/podcast

Do you ever feel stuck, conflicted, or like your brain is working against you? That uncomfortable tension you feel is called cognitive dissonance—and it’s not a flaw. In this episode, Liz breaks down exactly what it is, why it shows up everywhere in your life, and how to work with it rather than fight it.Learn why your “stuck” moments are actually opportunities in disguise, how to navigate the in-between spaces of your brain, and why ignoring these internal conflicts can lead to burnout or repeated setbacks. Liz walks you through the mindset shifts and tools she teaches in the Mindset Masterclass—so you can stay present, curious, and intentional even when your primitive brain and your prefrontal cortex are in conflict. Discover the power of staying in the middle—and why the future you is waiting there.Connect with Liz to continue the conversation and recommend topics for future episodes here: https://liznicklas.com/connect.Join the next Mindset Masterclass here: https://liznicklas.com/mindset-masterclassJoin The Mindset Mastery School Facebook Community here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/themindsetmasteryschoolRefer a friend to this podcast here: https://liznicklas.com/podcast

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