Are you tired of feeling like your life or relationships are a "shit show"? Most of us are living by a set of unconscious rules that govern our perceptions, communications, and interactions, often without us even realizing it. In this episode of The Framework,

David Waselkow and Tyler dive deep into the "poisonous tree" of prohibitive thinking—the fear-based mindset of "I don't want to be..." or "I'm afraid of..." that keeps you trapped in a loop of anxiety and unfulfilled needs.

Why You Feel Stuck Every relationship you are in, including the one with yourself, exists in a system governed by rules. When you experience affective distress—feelings of sadness, anger, or fear—it is a signal that your internal rules are being violated. Unfortunately, many of these rules are built on prohibitive thoughts, such as "I don't want to be needy ...