Making Decisions Easier with Life Coach Mike Bayer

In this episode of The Verywell Mind Podcast, expert Amy Morin talks with Mike Bayer, a life coach and interventionist, about how to make decisions more easily. Bayer shares his journey from addiction to recovery and how he became a regular expert on "The Dr. Phil Show." He discusses the importance of authenticity and how it can simplify decisions, and how choosing to believe the universe supports your success can impact your life.

Key Takeaways:

• Authenticity allows you to focus on being the best version of yourself, rather than trying to be someone you're not.
• Working on both mental strength and authenticity simultaneously is possible.
• Surrounding yourself with the right people can positively influence your decision-making.

Quotes From Mike Bayer:

• "There's something about being authentic...everything will align."
• "Social media creates the impression that someone is more important based on their followers."
• "Everyone has their own version of their best self."
• "I'm all about goals and dreams, but I just someone freaking dig themselves and enjoy their life."

Topics Discussed:

• Mike's journey from addiction to recovery.
• How Mike became a regular expert on "The Dr. Phil Show."
• The one decision everyone should make.
• Strategies for becoming more authentic.
• Creating an avatar that represents your best self.
• Authenticity's role in simplifying decisions.
• The impact of choosing to believe the universe supports your success.
• Surrounding yourself with the right people.

Guest:

Mike Bayer is a life coach, interventionist, and founder of CAST Centers, a treatment center for mental health and substance abuse issues. He is also a bestselling author of "Best Self" and "One Decision." Bayer regularly appears as an expert contributor to "The Dr. Phil Show."

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