Roane and Eva Hunter
hunterroane@gmail.com (Ben Derrick, Roe Hunter, Roane Hunter)
047 Freedom Over Comfort
047 Freedom Over Comfort
047 Freedom Over Comfort
Tuesday 22nd October 2024
Ben, Roe, and Roane discuss the importance of confronting offensive feedback in therapy and how embracing discomfort is essential for personal growth.
43 minutes
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Roane and Eva Hunter
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Episode Overview
- Growth requires facing resistance and discomfort.
- Therapists need to balance honesty with sensitivity.
- Men often struggle with receiving honest feedback in therapy.
- Creating a safe space is crucial for effective therapy.
- Community and time are essential for processing difficult truths.
For growth to occur, resistance has to be present. It's just a basic principle of life.
In this episode of 'Sex, God, & Chaos', Ben Derrick, Roe Hunter, and Roane Hunter dive into the nitty-gritty of therapy and the crucial role of facing uncomfortable truths. They tackle the challenging topic of how men, in particular, often struggle with receiving honest feedback from therapists, leading to defensive reactions or complete shutdowns. The trio discusses the importance of creating a safe environment where clients can be pushed to grow without feeling threatened.
They argue that growth requires resistance and that embracing discomfort is essential for personal development. The conversation also touches on cultural norms around discomfort and death, suggesting that society's aversion to these topics hinders genuine progress. With a mix of personal anecdotes and professional insights, the hosts emphasise the value of community and time in processing difficult truths.
If you're curious about how to handle offensive feedback in therapy and why it's vital for growth, this episode offers plenty of food for thought. Don't miss out on these valuable insights—tune in to learn how embracing discomfort can lead to true freedom.