Recover Your Life

Ep.26 Your Story Matters: How Understanding Your Past Can Transform Your Present with Blake Roberts

Aug 7, 2024

Blake Roberts, a Nashville-based therapist, explores the transformative power of understanding our stories. He discusses how connecting with our past can illuminate present behaviors and foster self-compassion. Blake shares insights on navigating emotional enmeshment with parents and the challenges new parents face, revealing how childhood pain can resurface. He emphasizes the importance of story work in personal healing and encourages a kinder, more curious approach to self-exploration. It’s a heartfelt conversation about growth and deeper connections.

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Quick takeaways

Understanding one's personal narrative through 'story work' is essential for healing and transformative growth in present relationships.

Self-compassion encourages individuals to engage with their negative past behaviors with curiosity, fostering personal healing and deeper connections.

Deep dives

Transitioning to Values-Based Living

The podcast emphasizes the shift from a rule-based mindset to a values-based approach in the domains of faith, sexuality, and relationships. This transition encourages individuals to seek authenticity and connection, which fosters deeper personal growth. By prioritizing personal values, one can make choices that align more closely with who they want to be rather than simply following prescribed rules. This shift is seen as crucial for building a fulfilling and meaningful life experience.

Intro

2min

Healing Through Self-Discovery

10min

Unpacking Personal Narratives

9min

Exploring the Body's Signals of Self-Criticism

2min

Reflections on Emotional Roles

16min

Healing Emotional Wounds

11min

The Power of Story Work

6min

Bridgett Blood talks with Blake Roberts all about the importance of understanding your story.

Blake is a therapist who owns a private practice in the Nashville area where he helps clients overcome anxiety, be more present, and foster healthy relationships. He became a therapist by way of engaging the depths of his own story through counseling and recovery. Blake is also a photographer, entrepreneur, and writer. More importantly, he’s a husband and a new dad.

In this episode we discuss:

Coming alive and connecting to your story
Having self-compassion toward the parts of us we hate
Emotional enmeshment with a parent
How to know if we are reacting to something that is happening in the present or our past?
How becoming a parent can surface pain you experienced with your own mom or dad.
We all carry mixed motives (and that’s okay)

00:00 Introduction and Background

08:35 The Power of Story Work

25:46 Understanding and Healing Through Story Work

31:56 The Role of Self-Compassion

29:39 Curiosity and Compassion

36:47 Repairing Relationships

45:38 Practical Tips for Engaging in Story Work

52:44 Sharing the Conversation

Connect with Blake!

Blake's Substack - “More to the Story.” From a therapist's office to your inbox, More to the Story fosters deeper awareness & growth through a combination of personal essays and reflections on creativity, emotional health, and faith. Blake is also starting a men’s emotional wellness brand. People can learn more/sign up here:

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