

522 - The Power of Denial: Are You Lying to Yourself?
Mar 25, 2025
This discussion dives deep into denial in relationships, exploring how it serves as a defense mechanism to buffer emotional pain. Personal anecdotes reveal the struggle of ignoring red flags and the consequences of avoiding painful truths. They also examine how denial complicates coping with loss, and its potential to distort our perception of time. Through self-reflection exercises, listeners learn to recognize behaviors and confront self-deception, ultimately advocating for acceptance as a pathway to healing.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Understanding Denial in Relationships
03:16 • 20min
Denial and the Complexities of Relationship Loss
22:51 • 5min
Navigating Denial in Relationships
27:25 • 15min
The Illusion of Time and Denial
42:32 • 4min
Understanding Denial and Self-Reflection
46:37 • 2min
Recognizing Discrepancies in Relationships: A Reflective Exercise
48:33 • 3min
Confronting Self-Deception
51:51 • 9min