Dr. Will Horton
Dr. Will Horton
Not Feeling Like Yourself?
Not Feeling Like Yourself?
Not Feeling Like Yourself?
Wednesday 17th September 2025
Dr. Will Horton explores cognitive drift, offering insights and practical tips to help you reconnect with your true self.
38 minutes
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Engaging
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Hopeful
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Episode Overview
- Cognitive drift is a state where your brain struggles to anchor memories, affecting your sense of self.
- Social media algorithms can lead to emotional numbness by overstimulating the brain.
- Reconnecting with past passions can help restore your identity.
- Authority figures can have a powerful influence on our beliefs and behaviours.
- Taking time away from digital distractions aids in forming long-term memories.
"Our brains were not intended to get as much information as it's getting now."
How often do you feel like you're not quite yourself, drifting through life without focus or passion? Dr. Will Horton, a leading NLP and Hypnosis trainer, tackles this modern-day dilemma in an episode that's both enlightening and engaging. He delves into the concept of 'cognitive drift', a state where our brains struggle to anchor memories and our identities begin to fade. Dr.
Horton draws on his extensive experience in applied psychology to explain how the constant barrage of information and social media can lead to this unsettling state. With a touch of humour, Dr. Horton shares anecdotes about how Covid-19 disrupted our routines, leaving many feeling disconnected and lost. He compares this to the emotional rollercoaster engineered by social media algorithms, which can leave us feeling numb and apathetic.
The episode also explores the powerful influence of authority figures and how they can shape our beliefs and behaviours, sometimes without us even realising it. But don't despair—Dr. Horton offers hope. He provides practical advice on how to reconnect with your true self, suggesting strategies like disconnecting from digital distractions and revisiting past passions. His insights are not just theoretical; they're actionable steps you can take today to regain control over your life and rediscover your identity.
If you've ever felt like you're losing touch with who you are, this episode offers valuable perspectives and practical solutions. Why not take a moment to reflect on how these insights might apply to your own life?