Today, let’s talk about five most common (and most dangerous) fast-food psychology myths: about pain, perception, power, past, and personality. We’ll see how these myths infiltrate our culture, why they’re so prevalent and so easy to fall for, and how despite their eloquent promises, they in fact impede our personal development, critical thinking, and spiritual growth - let alone how they sabotage our integrity and corrode our most important relationships.

In a world ass-high in bullshit like ours these days, everywhere from politics to religion to academic science to social media, it’s hard to practice resilience in the face of BS. It becomes especially crucial for the times of struggle, when the intensity of emotion may outweigh critical thinking and we become far more susceptible to gaslighting around our lived experiences. That’s where fast-food psychology steps in and capitalizes on our vulnerability.

Understanding the bullshit that we’re gonna be fed in such situations, both by people in our lives and through books, videos, podcasts, and other media sources, is what makes all the difference:

Will we get sold on another palliative remedy for our pain, or will we have the courage to rumble with the truth of our experience and own it to become the authors of our stories?

Evidence-based psychology doesn’t offer quick fixes, one-size-fits-all advice, and certain, black-and-white arguments. However, it’s exactly where you want to go if you’re committed to doing inner work and creating meaningful change in your life.

So just remember how the quality of the food for thought we consume impacts the quality of our mental growth. When you’re in struggle, remember to look for guidance and empowerment in the right places. And don’t hesitate to walk away from places that are trying to feed you crap.