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The Pink Mist: This Kryptonite Doesn't Care Who You Are
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- John Griffin (Life 2.0)
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- Sep 14, 2026
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Summary
He was a self-made doctor. He spoke five languages. He played piano like a concert pianist. And he still fell for it. The pink mist doesn't care about your IQ, your income, or your reputation. In this episode of Life 2.0, I tell you the true story of "Mark" — a brilliant, successful physician who thought he was too smart to be fooled by romantic love. He wasn't. A lab technician named Sarah walked into his life at the exact moment he was most vulnerable — freshly divorced, starving for connection, and completely blind to what was coming. What followed was a decade-long cycle of manipulation, addiction, a "surprise" pregnancy, a false CPS report, a DUI with his son in the car, a 5-year escape... and then a second chance that seemed to actually work. Until it didn't. This story is a warning for every man who thinks his intelligence, success, or self-awareness makes him immune to the pink mist. It doesn't. Nobody is immune. The only defense is recognizing it while it's happening — and this video shows you exactly what that looks like from the inside. If you've ever felt that tingle, that euphoria, that "she's the one" feeling take over your rational mind — watch this before you go any further. **In this video:** - Why even the most successful, self-aware men are vulnerable to the pink mist - The red flags that were there all along - How the "fix-it" mindset becomes a trap - Why sunk cost fallacy keeps good men in bad situations - The moment the pink mist finally lifted for good If this hit home, you're not alone — and you're not weak for feeling it. Watch to the end for how to keep one foot on solid ground the next time it happens to you. Want coaching to help you navigate divorce, dating, or rebuilding your life in Life 2.0? Visit johnsgriffin.com/coaching Grab a Life 2.…