Fixed? Fatalistic ? Flexible?

<p><strong>Episode Show Notes – Introducing RO-DBT Mind States &amp; Building Flexible Mind</strong></p><p>What if the biggest thing keeping you stuck isn&#39;t your emotions but the way your mind responds to uncertainty?</p><p>In this episode of the <strong>Wise Mind DBT Podcast</strong>, we introduce one of the core concepts of <strong>Radically Open DBT (RO-DBT)</strong>: the three mind states, <strong>Fixed Mind, Fatalistic Mind, and Flexible Mind</strong>.</p><p>We explore why <strong>there are no &quot;bad&quot; mind states</strong>. Both Fixed Mind and Fatalistic Mind are protective responses that have evolved to keep us safe. The challenge isn&#39;t that these mind states exist, it&#39;s when we become stuck in them. When we stay in Fixed Mind, we can become rigid, certain, and resistant to new information. When we&#39;re caught in Fatalistic Mind, we may feel hopeless, powerless, or believe that nothing will ever change. Both can leave us feeling stuck, make problem-solving difficult, reduce opportunities for learning, and push away meaningful social connection.</p><p>The goal isn&#39;t to get rid of these protective mind states it is to build <strong>Flexible Mind</strong>. Flexible Mind allows us to stay open to new experiences, be curious about what we don&#39;t yet know, adapt when life changes, and deepen our relationships with others. It&#39;s where growth, learning, and genuine connection become possible.</p><p>Tune in as we unpack each mind state, discuss how to recognise when you&#39;ve become stuck, and share practical RO-DBT strategies to help you cultivate a more flexible, open way of responding to life&#39;s challenges.</p><p>Whether you&#39;re a clinician, someone interested in DBT or RO-DBT, or simply looking to become more psychologically flexible, this episode will give you practical skills you can start using today.</p><p>Wanting more weekly Wise Mind?! For bonus episodes and exclusive resources every week, join us on our <strong>Patreon, the link </strong>via <strong>wisemindcollective.com.au</strong>.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Contact us:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.wisemindcollective.com.au/">⁠<strong>www.wisemindcollective.com.au</strong>⁠</a></p><p>wisemindcollective.com.au</p><p>Instagram + Facebook + TIK TOK - Wisemind: A DBT Podcast</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Crisis Support</strong></p><p>This space may include discussions that bring up strong emotions or difficult topics. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, please know you&#39;re not alone and support is available.</p><p>If you or someone you know is in crisis, we encourage you to reach out to:</p><p>Lifeline – 13 11 14 (24/7)</p><p>Beyond Blue – 1300 22 4636</p><p>13YARN – 13 92 76 (A 24/7 national support line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people)</p><p>Emergency Services – 000 (if you are in immediate danger)</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Acknowledgment of Dr. Marsha M. Linehan and the Origins of DBT</strong></p><p>We honor Dr. Marsha M. Linehan, psychologist and professor who created Dialectical Behavior Therapy.</p><p>It’s thanks to Dr. Linehan that DBT has become a proven intervention for a range of mental health challenges.</p><p>Wise Mind A DBT Podcast gratefully acknowledges that DBT is Dr. Linehan’s work, not ours, and we honor her legacy.</p>