Turning Misconceptions Upside Down: A Fresh Look with The Irreverent Therapists
The thing that I always say to people is: no matter what, don't diminish you, and that doesn't mean that you have to fight for the rightness of your point of view.
Ever felt like you're just not getting it right, no matter how hard you try? Pam Hodling and Marilyn Bradford, the spirited minds behind 'The Irreverent Therapists', dive into this all-too-common feeling in their episode 'Are You Really F__ed Up Or Just Uninformed?'. They tackle the idea that maybe, just maybe, everything you think you know is upside down. What if you're not actually wrong but simply misinformed? Intriguing, right?
Pam and Marilyn, with over 40 years of combined experience in psychotherapy, bring a refreshing perspective to the table. Instead of endlessly rehashing past traumas, they offer practical tools and new ways of thinking to help you break free from the labels and beliefs that hold you back. They argue that cultural and familial expectations often shape our self-perception in ways that can be more harmful than helpful.
Through engaging anecdotes and practical advice, they encourage listeners to question who their thoughts and beliefs truly belong to. Are they really yours, or are they inherited from society and family? They also discuss the heavy toll judgment takes on our self-expression and awareness. One of their key messages is to stop diminishing yourself.
As Pam puts it, 'No matter what, don't diminish you', - a powerful reminder that self-worth isn't about proving you're right but about embracing who you are. This episode is perfect for anyone feeling weighed down by societal expectations or struggling with self-doubt. Pam and Marilyn's light-hearted yet profound approach makes complex topics accessible and actionable. So, if you're ready to flip your perspective and start living a life rooted in joy and empowerment, this episode is a must-listen.