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My guest today is Gavin Meenan
Gavin shares his personal experience with avoiding pain and the impact it had on his life. He discusses how he created a tough guy persona to protect himself from vulnerability and suppressed his true identity. Gavin talks about hitting rock bottom and the emptiness he felt. He explores the role of therapy, journaling, and psychedelic retreats in his healing journey. He emphasizes the importance of creating time for solitude and self-reflection to identify and address underlying emotions and thoughts.
Chapters
00:00 Avoiding Pain and Creating a False Persona
03:24 Expressing and Facing Pain
07:52 The Impact of Avoidance and Suppression
09:50 The Role of Honesty in Personal Growth and Relationships
12:23 Therapy, Journaling, and Meditation for Self-Discovery and Healing
20:39 Taking Action for Lasting Change
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