Dealing with "Victim Mentality"

Cathy and Todd discuss why some people grow from difficult times, and why some people stay stuck and feel victimized by their experiences. They discuss the power of personal responsibility and why taking care of yourself and moving through challenge is a natural and necessary part of human evolution. They also discuss Cecil the Lion, Cathy’s experience at Rob Bell’s lecture, forgiveness, and of course, Revenge of the Nerds.

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Henrik Edberg’s blog titled How To Break Out Of A Victim Mentality: 7 Powerful Tips

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Anne

08/04/2015 at 6:02 pm

Hi Todd and Cathy! I love your podcast. I was just listening and had to stop the podcast and write you a note. Actually, Todd – IT’S NOT APPLES AND ORANGES! In the words of another blogger and podcaster, Gary Francione, “there is absolutely no morally significant difference between killing animals for sporting pleasure and killing animals for palate pleasure, and that our objecting to the killing of Cecil requires us to reject killing the other 60+ billion animals (not counting sea animals) we kill to eat.” I’ve linked to the source above.

Todd
08/10/2015 at 1:10 pm

Thanks Anne!!! I appreciate your thoughts. Todd

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Anne
08/04/2015 at 6:02 pm

Hi Todd and Cathy! I love your podcast. I was just listening and had to stop the podcast and write you a note. Actually, Todd – IT’S NOT APPLES AND ORANGES! In the words of another blogger and podcaster, Gary Francione, “there is absolutely no morally significant difference between killing animals for sporting pleasure and killing animals for palate pleasure, and that our objecting to the killing of Cecil requires us to reject killing the other 60+ billion animals (not counting sea animals) we kill to eat.” I’ve linked to the source above.

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1. Todd
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