MM Ep 34: Pet The Dragon
An episode of the The Mind Body Project podcast, hosted by Aaron Degler, titled "MM Ep 34: Pet The Dragon" was published on January 26, 2026 and runs 3 minutes.
January 26, 2026 ·3m · The Mind Body Project
Summary
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...
Episode Description
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
So I challenge you go out and pet your dragons, pat your dragons, and watch how things start to change with your problems
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