The Make Your Brain Work Podcast - Episode 14 - Mirror Mindset: Tuning In to Self-Awareness

2025-11-06

How well do you really know yourself? In this episode, we explore the fascinating neuroscience behind self-awareness — and why so many of us think we have it when we actually don’t. Research shows that while 95% of people believe they’re self-aware, only 10–15% truly are. So, what’s holding us back? Our brains are full of biases, blind spots, and emotional filters that distort how we see ourselves. But the good news is that self-awareness isn’t fixed — it’s a skill you can train. J...

How well do you really know yourself? In this episode, we explore the fascinating neuroscience behind self-awareness — and why so many of us think we have it when we actually don’t.

Research shows that while 95% of people believe they’re self-aware, only 10–15% truly are. So, what’s holding us back? Our brains are full of biases, blind spots, and emotional filters that distort how we see ourselves. But the good news is that self-awareness isn’t fixed — it’s a skill you can train.

Join us as we unpack how the prefrontal cortex, insula, and default mode network shape our sense of self. You’ll learn why we misjudge our own behaviour, how feedback can reveal hidden truths, and how habits like journaling, mindfulness, and cognitive reappraisal can rewire your brain for deeper self-insight.

If you’re ready to move beyond surface-level thinking and develop a ‘mirror mindset’ that transforms the way you think, act, and connect with others — this episode is for you.

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