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Introduction: What Are Compensating Actions and Beliefs (CABs)? To understand people pleasing we need to understand the roots of people pleasing and how ego is formed. The foundation of ego—the self-protective construct we rely on to navigate the world—is shaped by what I call Compensating Actions and Beliefs (CABs). These are the behaviors, thought patterns, … Read more

Your brain is a prediction machine. In his book The Experience Machine, Andy Clark describes how our brains work not only by receiving sensory information but by actively predicting what we’ll experience. This isn’t just a mental shortcut—it’s how we organize the world. But here’s the kicker: when negative Core Unconscious Beliefs are in play, … Read more

Forgiveness is a powerful word. It’s often held up as the key to freedom—the cornerstone of healing. But the truth about forgiveness is that too often it is a shortcut. It can be little more than spiritual bypassing the deep work of grieving mistreatment. That’s why grieving comes first when it comes to forgiveness. When … Read more

Introduction: What Is the Trauma Signature? The Trauma Signature, also known as the Trauma Self, Survivor Self, Trying Self, Performative Self, or simply “ego,” is the self-protective construct we develop to shield ourselves from the pain of past wounds. It is the result of Core Unconscious Beliefs (CUBs) and Compensating Actions and Beliefs (CABs) that … Read more