EP.11/ Lying: A Survival Mechanism

EP.11/ Lying: A Survival Mechanism
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Ever offered someone a safe space to be honest, and they still lied? Worse, they lied on you?

In this bold episode, Coach D. unpacks how lying can become a survival mechanism for the emotionally underdeveloped and how some people weaponize deception to rewrite the narrative. You’ll learn how to handle people who fear truth, lie out of habit, and flip the script to protect their image. We also explore whether or not you should warn others, and how to reclaim your truth when it’s been twisted.

Grab your journal. This one’s deep.
Because some lies protect shame, but truth always protects peace.

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Key Takeaways

  1. Lies Are Often Rooted in Fear
    Many people lie not to harm, but to protect themselves—from judgment, rejection, or painful consequences.

  2. Habitual Lying Becomes a Crutch
    What starts as a way to survive can become second nature, creating cycles of mistrust and broken relationships.

  3. Survival Mode Isn’t Sustainable
    Living behind lies may shield you for a moment, but it eventually robs you of peace, authenticity, and intimacy.

  4. Lies Create Emotional Debt
    Every untruth builds interest—eventually the “bill” comes due in the form of lost trust, fractured connections, or inner turmoil.

  5. The Cost of Lies Is Higher Than the Pain of Truth
    Truth may sting, but lies poison. Being honest—even when hard—builds stronger foundations than deception ever could.

  6. Healing Requires Honesty
    Stepping out of survival mode into authenticity is an act of courage. Honesty with yourself is the first step toward freedom and repair with others.