#453

Growth hurts before it heals. In today’s episode, we break down the hidden expectations that quietly sabotage healing and why real growth rarely feels comfortable. Together, we explore what high-quality therapy actually looks like, the mindset shift that changes everything, and why avoiding discomfort keeps us stuck in the same cycles. If we’ve ever wondered why progress feels slow, why sessions feel heavy, or why we pull back when things get hard, this episode brings truth, clarity, and a new standard for what real healing means.


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Show notes:
(0:00) Intro
(2:56) The hidden red flag
(5:04) The myth that therapy should feel good
(7:43) Why chasing comfort keeps you stuck
(10:16) How others influence your healing
(14:15) We don’t go to therapy to feel good
(16:46) Comfort is ruining your life
(18:33) Real growth means discomfort
(21:54) The evolved therapy standard
(26:16) Questions to ask your therapist
(28:40) Why the basics aren’t enough
(30:34) Outro

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(Stay tuned for this coming Thursday’s episode!)