Mind Your Mind - Joseph Tropper

Summary: In this episode, Joseph explains the defense mechanisms that are built into us as human beings. Though they are intended to protect our ego and state of mind, they often end up damaging our relationships and pulling us further into blame and anger. Tune-in as Joseph uncovers the 7 most common defense mechanisms we all use to protect ourselves. His greatest hope in opening this discussion is that we become aware of our defenses and understand our ability to develop healthier ways to respond or deal with emotions, especially when involved with difficult interactions. Time Stamped Show Notes: ● 00:01 – Introduction to Mind Your Mind Podcast ● 00:22 – Today’s episode is about the 7 defense mechanisms we all use ● 00:45 – Defense mechanisms are ways to protect our ego ● 01:00 - “Defense mechanisms protect us but also blind us at the same time” – Joseph Tropper ● 01:11 – Defense mechanisms tend to blind us from our own parts ● 01:51 – The 7 defense mechanisms we all use: o