Teal Swan Brutally Dissects Modern Therapy & Toxic Relationships

Oct 11, 2024

Teal Swan, a renowned spiritual teacher and trauma expert, joins the discussion to critique modern therapy and its effects on relationships. They explore how conventional therapy can entrap individuals in toxic patterns and the silent grip of unresolved childhood trauma on adult bonds. The conversation reveals why many feel betrayed by the therapy system and highlights the hidden reasons toxic partners persist in one’s life. With powerful insights, they encourage using emotions as essential data on the journey to healthier connections.

Ask episode

Chapters

Transcript

Episode notes

Intro

00:00 • 2min

Navigating Flaws in American Therapy

02:00 • 30min

Navigating the Strange Journey of Trauma Healing

31:54 • 4min

Exploring Identity and the Art of Boundary Setting

35:45 • 2min

Understanding Trauma and Emotions

37:45 • 16min

The Science of Bonding and the Future of Relationships

54:15 • 5min

The Power of Curiosity and Understanding in Relationships

59:26 • 4min

🎙️ In this episode of "I Wish You Knew," Adam Lane Smith, the attachment specialist, sits down with Teal Swan, a renowned spiritual teacher and trauma expert, to brutally dissect the flaws of modern therapy and its impact on relationships.

The conversation dives deep into why the current therapy system keeps people stuck in emotional cycles, how unresolved trauma is sabotaging your relationships, and the hidden reasons therapy often fails to bring true healing. Together, they explore the harsh realities of navigating relationships while dealing with trauma and offer powerful insights on how to break free from these toxic patterns to build healthier, more connected relationships.

Tune in for an eye-opening discussion that challenges everything you thought you knew about healing and relationships.

✨ Moments You Can’t Miss ✨

👉 The brutal truth about why modern therapy often keeps you stuck in toxic relationship patterns.

👉 How unresolved childhood trauma is silently controlling your adult relationships.

👉 Why many people feel betrayed by the therapy system, and what they need to do to break free.

👉 How trauma creates a false sense of power in harmful relationships and why it feels familiar.

👉 The hidden reason toxic partners keep showing up in your life, and how to stop the cycle.

👉 Why men aren’t aware of the level of fear women navigate daily, and how it impacts relationships.

👉 Powerful insights into using your emotions as valuable data, even when they feel overwhelming.

Don’t miss this eye-opening conversation that challenges the modern therapy system and equips you with the tools to break free from toxic patterns and build healthier, more connected relationships. 🎧

If you enjoyed this episode, you will probably love our episode titled ‘Who Are You Afraid To Be? (& Why You Will Become Him)’

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xv3wIf4IrGI&ab_channel=IWishYouKnewPodcast

A special thanks to our sponsor Rugged Legacy Grooming Supply.

Look, Feel, and Be your best with personal hair, beard, and grooming products recommended by top relationship and style specialists. And, unlike other brands, Rugged Legacy designs its products with all-natural oils and scents, made right here in the USA.

Use code: IWYK20 for a 20% Exclusive I Wish You Knew Discount

https://ruggedlegacygrooming.com/

Want to become one of the 2% of content creators who make over a million dollars a year? Veritas Creative Academy offers exclusive access to resources from industry experts. Master the latest trends, learn proven strategies that work, finally hit the 7-figure mark, and become internationally recognized and celebrated: https://veritascreative.media/creator-academy/

Need more help with your attachment? Work with Adam: www.adamlanesmith.com

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

--------------------------------------------------

Follow Teal Swan:

--------------------------------------------------

Website: https://tealswan.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1KIUp4PNCyIwCPTq1hYzWQ

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tealswanofficial

Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tealswanlive

Twitter /X: https://twitter.com/_tealswan

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tealswanofficial/

--------------------------------------------------