LATE BLOOMERS GOING TO THERAPY: Finding the right ones and surviving the wrong ones
Apr 30, 2025
Rich and Rox dive into the messy world of therapy, sharing their personal experiences from awkward first sessions to horror stories with mismatched therapists. They discuss the impact of faith on therapy and highlight breakthrough moments that led to real self-awareness. Listeners can learn what makes a great therapist and how to find the right fit. With practical advice for starting therapy, including the importance of commitment and understanding different modalities, this candid conversation aims to support anyone navigating their healing journey.
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First Session, First Tears
- Rich Pink's first therapy session at 19 opened floodgates of grief and he cried for the first time.
- He never returned because he wasn't ready to face change despite needing help.
Medication Over Childhood Work
- Rox Pink's first therapist focused on neuroscience and prescribed medication rather than exploring childhood.
- She found it helpful at the time but later realised it wasn't the emotional work she needed.
Hit On During Grief
- Rich paid for high-end therapy after his mum died and was hit on by an older male therapist.
- He felt violated and left immediately, never complaining formally.