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Closing Open Loops: Mental Power Clarity and Energy

January 6, 2026·17 min·1 clip

Tracy Morris used Muay Thai classes to help survivors of childhood sexual abuse stop their 'energy leaks' and heal.

Therapist Gordon Bruin explores the concept of 'open loops'—unfinished tasks, unresolved conflicts, and postponed decisions—that drain mental energy and cause fatigue. He connects this to trauma psychology, personal routines, and practical strategies like checklists and 'non-negotiables' to close these loops and reclaim clarity and power.

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