Psychology In Seattle Podcast Eff Your Parents and Dying Therapists
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Nov 10, 2025 Kirk and Bob dive into the complexities of grief and the hurdles people face when dealing with difficult emotions. They tackle the effects of shame and avoidance on personal growth and desires. A thought-provoking discussion on the impact of religious culture reveals how it shapes family dynamics. They also address the challenges of grieving a therapist's sudden death, exploring the nuances of memorialization. Finally, they weigh the pros and cons of couples sharing a therapist after infidelity, highlighting the need for balance in therapy.
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Allow Feelings To Surface And Be Witnessed
- Allowing unresolved feelings to surface and receiving care enables recovery even when pain recurs.
- Bob models emotional openness, showing listeners how empathetic witnessing aids healing.
Addiction Is Overwhelmingly Powerful
- Addiction functions like "awful cement shoes" that quickly swamp people when it grips them.
- Bob emphasizes addiction is powerful biology, not mere character failure.
Internal Collapse: Functioning But Paralyzed
- Bob describes internal collapse as failing to seek what he wants and living inhibited.
- He notes functioning outwardly while internally paralyzed by shame and avoidance.