How to Self-Regulate, Heal Your Relationships & Accept That You’ll Never Be Finished
May 1, 2024
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Amanda, Glennon & Abby delve into self-regulation, healing relationships, and accepting life's journey. They discuss signs of busyness, the illusion of retirement, and the importance of emotional breakdowns as starting points for healing.
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Quick takeaways
Busyness addiction goes unnoticed by most, leading to dysregulation and dissatisfaction in life.
Traditional retirement age is questioned as a marker for a fulfilling life, urging the pursuit of joy and purpose throughout life.
Embracing dysregulation as a path to personal growth and healing fosters self-discovery, emotional resilience, and deeper self-acceptance.
Deep dives
Recognizing the Cult of Productivity
The episode delves into the realization that society's emphasis on productivity as a pathway to happiness and success has led many to exhaustion, internal conflict, and a sense of emptiness. The hosts discuss how the relentless pursuit of productivity, driven by societal norms, results in individuals feeling disconnected from their true desires and passions, ultimately leading to a crisis of identity.
Rethinking Retirement and Life Balance
The conversation challenges the notion of traditional retirement age as a marker for a fulfilling life, highlighting how many people invest the majority of their years chasing productivity only to be left with a short period, post-retirement, to truly live. The hosts question the validity of this model, emphasizing the importance of finding joy and purpose throughout life rather than waiting for retirement to pursue personal fulfillment.
Recovery from Cult Mentality and Self-Exploration
Drawing parallels between recovering from an eating disorder and breaking free from the cult of productivity, the hosts stress that leaving a limiting belief system is just the first step. True recovery involves a deep internal exploration and reprogramming of oneself. They emphasize the necessity of taking personal responsibility for healing and self-regulation to break free from harmful patterns and ideologies.
Embracing Vulnerability and Repair in Relationships
The episode underlines the significance of vulnerability in relationships and the art of repair after conflicts. By allowing ruptures and conflicts to surface, individuals have the opportunity to grow closer through the process of repair. The hosts highlight the importance of self-awareness, communication, and empathy in navigating dysregulation and conflict within relationships for deeper connection and healing.
Personal Growth Through Dysregulation and Self-Healing
The episode concludes with a call to embrace dysregulation as a pathway to personal growth and healing. By observing and addressing moments of dysregulation, individuals can embark on a journey of self-discovery and self-regulation. This process not only fosters self-awareness and emotional resilience but also paves the way for healthier relationships and a deeper sense of self-acceptance.
305. How to Self-Regulate, Heal Your Relationships & Accept That You’ll Never Be Finished
As we continue the discussion on Busyness, Amanda, Glennon & Abby share more of their thoughts about the cult of Busyness – how buying into it shows up in you and your relationships, and how it leads to dysregulation and dissatisfaction in all areas of life. We go through the signs that might indicate you’re too busy and burnt out, how to know the difference between building a life and living a life, and why dysregulation can be a breadcrumb toward healing.
Discover:
-Why the addiction of busyness will never be pointed out or helped by most people;
-Why Abby says the idea of retirement is the greatest heist in human history; and
-The emotional breakdown Amanda had, which led to starting her healing journey.