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EPISODE · Jan 26, 2026 · 3 MIN

MM Ep 34: Pet The Dragon

from The Mind Body Project · host Aaron Degler

We share a children’s story about a growing dragon to show how ignored problems swell and acknowledged problems shrink. We end with a simple practice—pat the dragon—to keep challenges at a size we can manage.• using a children’s book to frame avoidance• the dragon as a metaphor for problems• why denial increases stress and scale• how naming shifts fear into action• a step by step “pat the dragon” ritual• applying the practice at home and work• a gentle challenge to try it this weekSo I challenge you go out and pet your dragons, pat your dragons, and watch how things start to change with your problemshttps://aarondegler.com/

We share a children’s story about a growing dragon to show how ignored problems swell and acknowledged problems shrink. We end with a simple practice—pat the dragon—to keep challenges at a size we can manage. • using a children’s book to frame avoidance • the dragon as a metaphor for problems • why denial increases stress and scale • how naming shifts fear into action • a step by step “pat the dragon” ritual • applying the practice at home and work • a gentle challenge to try it this week S...

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