Have you ever done something and immediately thought, “Oh my gosh… what was I thinking?!” Yeah, me too. In this episode, I dig into what’s really happening when we—or the people around us—act completely out of character and “lose our minds.”   I start with a couple of viral clips making the rounds—like the woman at the Phillies game who snatched a ball away from a child, and the guy at a tennis match who literally grabbed a hat out of a kid’s hands. While those reactions might look outrageous, I unpack the psychology and brain science behind it. Spoiler: when we say someone is “out of their mind,” sometimes they literally are—stuck in survival mode and reacting from the downstairs brain.   We talk through the fight, flight, freeze, faint, fawn, and even fix responses, and why people in survival mode can’t think critically, connect relationally, or respond with empathy in the moment. I share a personal story of a time when I totally lost my mind (and ended up throwing coffee on someone—yikes!) to show how even well-intentioned people can react in ways that don’t line up with their character.   But here’s the hope: you don’t have to stay stuck in that survival state. By becoming consciously aware, paying attention to your language (hello “they make me so mad”), and using what I call the Power of Pause (POP), you can shift back into connection and take ownership of your emotional state.   This conversation is all about moving from dependence to independence, from reaction to response, and ultimately living connected, peaceful, and free.   ✨ CTA: If you loved this episode, please like, follow, download, and share it with a friend who needs this reminder today!   📓 Sign up for the Free 7-Day Workbook at www.TDAHyou.com   Connect with Polly: 📱 Instagram: @pollyahamp 📱 Facebook: Polly Hamp