The Rich Roll Podcast Phil Stutz & Elise Loehnen Share Tools For Inner Well-being, How To Embrace Pain, Uncertainty & Constant Work As Divine Invitations, & Why Everything You’re Avoiding Will Transform Your Life
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Apr 14, 2025 
Phil Stutz, a legendary psychiatrist and author known for the Netflix documentary 'Stutz', joins writer Elise Loehnen, co-author of 'True & False Magic'. They dive into the concept of 'Part X', the inner critic, and how embracing pain and uncertainty can lead to profound personal growth. Their discussion redefines creativity as essential to life’s meaning, explores cycles of transformation, and emphasizes authenticity in storytelling. Together, they offer practical tools to navigate inner struggles and foster resilience.
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The Inner Enemy
- Everyone has an inner enemy, or "Part X," that drives self-destructive behavior.
- This inner enemy is growing stronger, fueled by doubt and societal breakdown.
Partnership in Creation
- True creation requires a partner, ultimately God or a higher power.
- This partnership involves surrendering to uncertainty and taking action despite it.
Embracing Duality
- Humans are designed to exist in multiple states simultaneously, embracing duality.
- Confronting pain, uncertainty, and constant work are necessary for growth and weakening limiting frames.
