14min chapter

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Phil Stutz (therapist, author, and psychiatrist)

Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard

CHAPTER

The Hero Complex: Navigating Fear and Responsibility

This chapter explores the intricacies of the hero complex, especially among parents who feel compelled to protect their children. Through humorous anecdotes and serious reflections, the speakers discuss the absurdities of protective instincts, confront moral dilemmas in dangerous situations, and examine the impacts of risk-taking on familial relationships. Ultimately, they highlight the psychological complexities of heroism and the emotional weight that comes with it.

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