#499 Dr. Sean Pastuch - Live More, Hurt Less

<p>Dr. Sean Pastuch returns to share lessons from his career and his new book, Live More, Hurt Less.</p><p><br></p><p>Sean joins me to discuss:</p><p><br></p><p>• How he defines “Live More, Hurt Less”</p><p>• What that philosophy looks like in real life</p><p>• Why helping people feel heard can be such an important part of navigating pain and movement limitations</p><p>• The three identities Sean believes are relevant to meaningful change</p><p>• The “Be, Do, Have” framework</p><p>• The difference between confidence and self-esteem</p><p>• Why identity work does not need to become vague or “woo”</p><p>• What Sean means when he says, “Discipline is not the cause; it’s the effect”</p><p>• Why pain itself is not always the biggest problem</p><p>• What Sean means by, “Pain is not the problem. The problem is the compromises pain forces you to make”</p><p>• The difference between sacrifice and compromise</p><p>• Why accepting a smaller life can become normalized</p><p>• What Sean means by, “Compromise is the acceptance that living less is reasonable”</p><p>• How social permission can make quitting feel acceptable</p><p>• Sean’s own turning point with neck pain</p><p>• The role of anchors and action in changing behaviour</p><p>• How conflicting identities can interfere with progress</p><p>• Why analytical people can sometimes think their way into inaction</p><p>• Reconciling “It’s never about you and it’s always your responsibility”</p><p>• Why commitment can matter more than endlessly trying</p><p>• Why meaningful change is supposed to be difficult</p><p>• Coaching people who actually fit your philosophy and process</p><p>• Sean’s thoughts on influencers, virtue signalling, and online behaviour</p><p>• Lessons from marriage, relationships, and communication</p><p>• And much more</p><p><br></p><p>Follow Sean on Instagram:</p><p><br></p><p>@drseanpastuch</p><p><br></p><p><strong>CHAPTERS</strong></p><p><br></p><p>00:51 Why Sean Wrote Live More, Hurt Less</p><p>02:27 The Identity Model for Change</p><p>03:36 The Be, Do, Have Framework</p><p>06:11 Confidence Versus Self-Esteem</p><p>10:11 Why Identity Work Isn’t “Woo”</p><p>13:12 Discipline Is the Result</p><p>16:43 Pain, Restriction, and Compromise</p><p>21:18 Sacrifice Versus Compromise</p><p>24:46 When Society Gives You Permission to Quit</p><p>29:04 Sean’s Neck Pain Turning Point</p><p>31:34 Anchors, Identity, and Taking Action</p><p>36:03 Identity Conflict and Behaviour Change</p><p>38:18 The Analytical Mindset