The Dangers of False Hope and Delusion

Explicit

False hope is a phenomenon where our minds give us a sense of hope over a circumstance that is actually not attainable or realistic. It gives us a sense of control and comfort but it is also dangerous. If you get caught in cycles of false hope, it can lead to disillusionment and exhaustion over time - because it causes self sabotaging behavior.

In this episode, Ali and Tiarra explore False Hope Syndrome and the delusion it can cause in our minds. Tiarra shares how false hope beliefs have affected her life, including several stories of dreams that died because she let unrealistic expectation define the acceptable outcome. When it comes to delusional thinking, perfectionism and control played a huge role in the lives of both Ali and Tiarra growing up, but expressed itself in different ways. Ultimately, the idea that we can have full control o ...