#093 Dr. Corey Wilks - The Psychology Secret: How Fear Kills Dreams & What to Do About It

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Chapters
0:00
Introduction to Corey Wilks' background and Mind Hack podcast
2:00
The core psychological foundation for high achievers: overcoming the need for external permission
3:00
Self-sabotage, imposter syndrome, and limiting beliefs as mental roadblocks
5:40
Corey's background and how it impacted his beliefs about wealth and success
10:25
Cody's personal journey and motivation for success
13:00
The difference between therapy and coaching
16:50
Self-concept inertia and its impact on personal growth
20:55
Overcoming mental roadblocks: learning from others' trajectories and the fear of judgment
25:00
Dealing with criticism and negative feedback as a creator
31:50
The importance of embracing discomfort for growth
35:00
Defining authentic success and core values
39:20
The "What do you want?" question and its depth
43:00
Using mortality as a motivator for meaningful work
47:00
Procrastination as fear avoidance
51:30
The shift from "productivity" to "post-productivity" and living intentionally
55:00
Detaching self-esteem from output and balancing work with life
1:01:30
The importance of reflection and cultivating stillness to avoid burnout
1:08:00
Embracing boredom for creative insights
1:10:00
Corey's work with online creators and the Creator Alchemy Lab
1:15:30
Sustaining content creation and avoiding audience capture
1:21:50
Evolving as a creator and allowing your content to change with you
1:26:00
Living life and documenting experiences versus creating content from scratch
1:29:00
Conclusion and final thoughts
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#093 Dr. Corey Wilks - The Psychology Secret: How Fear Kills Dreams & What to Do About It
Jun 23, 2025 Season 93
Cody McLain

Discover the psychology behind entrepreneurial success with Dr. Corey Wilks, a clinical psychologist turned executive coach who transforms high-achieving entrepreneurs trapped in 'lucrative misery.' From growing up in rural Appalachia on food stamps to coaching VC-backed founders, Corey reveals why most entrepreneurs self-sabotage, how to break free from waiting for permission, and the revolutionary approach to conquering procrastination that has nothing to do with time management.

ℹ️ About the Guest

Dr. Corey Wilks, Psy.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist and executive coach who helps entrepreneurs and creators overcome imposter syndrome, burnout, and self-sabotage. He earned his Doctor of Psychology from Marshall University and practiced therapy in rural Appalachia before shifting into coaching in 2020. In 2020, he founded Creator Alchemy, a community offering group coaching and resources for values-driven business growth. Outside of work, he enjoys Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Dungeons & Dragons, and life in Austin, Texas

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