# 213. What Happens When You Stop Arguing with Reality

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Podcast: [Strong Is a Mindset](https://stenobird.com/podcast/strong-is-a-mindset-5572120)
Published: 2026-07-22T05:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://carriehollandmd.com/stop-arguing-with-reality/
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## Resource

How often do you catch yourself arguing with reality? Maybe you keep questioning your decisions, wishing things were different, or waiting for someone else's approval before moving forward. That energy can keep you stuck… even when you know what's true deep down. In this episode, I share the truths I've stopped arguing over the years - the ideas I kept resisting, debating, or wishing weren't true. From leaving medicine and building a coaching business, to family decisions and personal boundaries, I explain why accepting reality instead of arguing with it is the key to gaining agency over your life. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://carriehollandmd.com/213 Follow me on Facebook and Instagram: https://www.facebook.com/carriehollandmd https://www.instagram.com/carriehollandmd/

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