Daniel Packard, a mechanical engineer, spent eight years researching and developing a system to help people overcome the “funky 5”: anxiety, perfectionism, procrastination, people-pleasing, and self-doubt. His company, Full Liberation Technology, has helped thousands of people achieve lasting freedom from these challenges by addressing their root cause: fear.
Beyond Symptom Management
Packard criticizes the “improvement industrial complex,” which he believes focuses too much on awareness and managing symptoms without addressing the underlying cause of mental health challenges. He argues that fear is the common root of the “funky 5,” and traditional methods that address individual symptoms or encourage “facing your fears” offer only temporary relief. His approach emphasizes measurable results and sustainable solutions that target fear directly.
The Body’s Role in Fear
Packard’s approach is unique because it focuses on the body’s role in fear. While traditional methods often center on thought-based therapies, Packard contends that fear originates in the body. Physical sensations associated with fear then influence the mind, creating anxious narratives. He believes that calming the body is more effective for achieving lasting relief from fear and anxiety. One of Packard’s clients experienced significant improvement in anxiety and procrastination simply by focusing on bodily sensations.
Recalibrating the Nervous System
Packard attributes many mental health challenges to a malfunctioning nervous system. He explains that a healthy nervous system allows individuals to feel safe and resilient. When the nervous system is dysregulated, issues like perfectionism, procrastination, and people-pleasing arise. He compares these mental health challenges to physical injuries, highlighting the impact of a dysregulated nervous system on behavior and emotional health. Packard believes that modern society lacks understanding of how to maintain nervous system health, and daily habits can unknowingly damage it. His program focuses on recalibrating the nervous system through simple, actionable steps to achieve long-term stability and resilience.
In this podcast you will learn…
- How a “malfunctioning nervous system” can lead to common challenges like procrastination and perfectionism
- Why traditional advice to “face your fears” only provides temporary relief, and what a more effective approach looks like
- Simple, actionable steps you can start taking today to recalibrate your nervous system and maintain long-term mental well-being
- Why self-help books and the “improvement industrial complex” can sometimes be dangerous or ineffective in addressing the root cause of mental health challenges
EPISODE RESOURCES:
To experience first hand the effectiveness of Daniel’s system, he is offering you a video training ‘From Band Aids To Upgrades’.
Don´t wait, book a 20 minute coaching session with Daniel!
To get that go to www.danielpackard.com