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GUEST SERIES | Dr. Paul Conti: How to Build and Maintain Healthy Relationships

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Sep 20, 2023
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Paul Conti, MD
Dr. Paul Conti, a psychiatrist and author of "Trauma: The Invisible Epidemic," shares his insights on building and maintaining healthy relationships. He discusses the importance of self-awareness and establishes a roadmap for navigating conflicts and setting boundaries. Conti reveals the dynamics of power in relationships, the significance of mutual growth, and offers tools for overcoming past traumas and insecurities. The conversation emphasizes how understanding our drives can enhance connections and the role of community support in breaking unhealthy patterns.
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ADVICE

Agency and Gratitude as Core Values

  • Aim for agency and gratitude in all aspects of life, viewing them as interconnected verbs.
  • This approach fosters self-awareness, empowerment, humility, and healthier engagement with the world.
INSIGHT

Compatibility Through Generative Drives

  • Compatibility in relationships depends more on matching generative drives than superficial factors.
  • Focus on shared values and growth potential, not just shared interests or backgrounds.
INSIGHT

Generative Drive and Openness

  • A strong generative drive fosters open-mindedness and curiosity in relationships.
  • It allows individuals to appreciate differences and learn from each other, even in areas where they lack initial interest.
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