Open Mind vs Closed Mind

<p><strong>Closed Mind vs Open Mind: The Courage to Be Open | Wise Mind: A DBT Podcast</strong></p><p>Why do we become closed-minded? Is it a choice, or is it something we learn to survive?</p><p>In this episode, Rachi and Maddy explore the concept of <strong>closed-mindedness</strong> through a trauma-informed and Radically Open DBT (RO-DBT) lens. Together, they unpack how our early life experiences, environments, and relationships can teach us to become guarded, rigid, and resistant to new experiences not because we&#39;re &quot;difficult,&quot; but because these patterns once helped keep us safe.</p><p>We discuss how a closed mind can impact our relationships, emotional wellbeing, learning, and connection with others, often leaving us feeling isolated or stuck.</p><p>You&#39;ll also be introduced to one of the core concepts of RO-DBT: <strong>openness</strong>. While opening ourselves to uncertainty, feedback, vulnerability, and new perspectives can feel incredibly uncomfortable, it is also the pathway to deeper relationships, greater flexibility, and a richer, more meaningful life.</p><p>If you&#39;ve ever found yourself thinking, <em>&quot;I&#39;m right,&quot; &quot;Nothing will change,&quot;</em> or <em>&quot;I already know,&quot;</em> this episode offers a gentle invitation to explore what might happen if you became just a little more open.</p><p>Join us as we discuss why openness isn&#39;t weakness it&#39;s courage and why we believe it&#39;s one of the most powerful skills for creating a life worth sharing... and a life truly worth living.</p><p>🎧 Available wherever you get your podcasts.</p><p><a href="https://www.wisemindcollective.com.au/"><strong>www.wisemindcollective.com.au</strong></a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Contact us:</strong></p><p>wisemindcollective.com.au</p><p>Or</p><p>Instagram + Facebook - Wisemind DBT Podcast</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>