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EPISODE · Aug 7, 2026 · 3 MIN

The Safety Trap: Why Feeling Safe Can Hold You Back

from KnowingWhoYouAre · host Ershad Alamgir

What if our relentless pursuit of safety is the very thing keeping us anxious? Drawing on neuroscience, social psychology, and behavioural economics, I explore fear conditioning, the illusion of security, how uncertainty can fuel growth, and why trying to control every outcome often leaves us feeling less secure—not more.KnowingWhoYouAre is a wellness podcast series geared towards inspiring personal growth through a positive mindset, maintaining physical and mental health in times of crisis and reflecting inspirational life lessons through the shared experiences of people who have experienced life in its several dimensions.Please subscribe to our channel on your favourite social media platform @KnowingWhoYouAre as well as on our website at: https://bit.ly/KWYACopyright 2026 by KnowingYouWhoAre

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What if our relentless pursuit of safety is the very thing keeping us anxious? Drawing on neuroscience, social psychology, and behavioural economics, I explore fear conditioning, the illusion of security, how uncertainty can fuel growth, and why trying to control every outcome often leaves us feeling less secure—not more. KnowingWhoYouAre is a wellness podcast series geared towards inspiring personal growth through a positive mindset, maintaining physical and mental health in times of crisis ...

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