# #499 Dr. Sean Pastuch - Live More, Hurt Less

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Published: 2026-08-27T06:00:00+00:00
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Dr. Sean Pastuch returns to share lessons from his career and his new book, Live More, Hurt Less. Sean joins me to discuss: • How he defines “Live More, Hurt Less” • What that philosophy looks like in real life • Why helping people feel heard can be such an important part of navigating pain and movement limitations • The three identities Sean believes are relevant to meaningful change • The “Be, Do, Have” framework • The difference between confidence and self-esteem • Why identity work does not need to become vague or “woo” • What Sean means when he says, “Discipline is not the cause; it’s the effect” • Why pain itself is not always the biggest problem • What Sean means by, “Pain is not the problem. The problem is the compromises pain forces you to make” • The difference between sacrifice and compromise • Why accepting a smaller life can become normalized • What Sean means by, “Compromise is the acceptance that living less is reasonable” • How social permission can make quitting feel acceptable • Sean’s own turning point with neck pain • The role of anchors and action in changing behaviour • How conflicting identities can interfere with progress • Why analytical people can sometimes think their way into inaction • Reconciling “It’s never about you and it’s always your responsibility” • Why commitment can matter more than endlessly trying • Why meaningful change is supposed to be difficult • Coaching people who actually fit your philosophy and process • Sean’s thoughts on influencers, virtue signalling, and online behaviour • Lessons from marriage, relationships, and communication • And much more Follow Sean on Instagram: @drseanpastuch CHAPTERS 00:51 Why Sean Wrote Live More, Hurt Less 02:27 The Identity Model for Change 03:36 The Be, Do, Have Framework 06:11 Confidenc…

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