

The Disservice of Reassurance - Jayson Gaddis - 542
Sep 3, 2025
09:32
Jayson breaks down the hidden problems with reassurance. What’s wrong with saying “it’s going to be okay”? When is reassurance actually appropriate, and when does it backfire? What makes reassurance a problem in coaching or therapy? Jayson explains what to say instead and why a deeper response is far more effective for real growth.
Timestamps:
- 0:32 - What’s wrong with saying “it’s going to be okay”?
- 2:12 - When reassurance is appropriate
- 4:14 - The problem with reassurance as a coach or therapist
- 6:10 - What to say instead of “it’s going to be okay”
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- The Relationship School
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