Curated Questions: Conversations Celebrating the Power of Questions! Safety, Burnout, and the High-Achievement Mask! | Garrett Wood #56
"The closer you become with these people while you're wearing that mask, the more distant you actually feel from the people around you." - Garrett Wood
In this episode of Curated Questions, host Ken Woodward engages in a deep conversation with Garrett Wood, a national board-certified health and wellness coach and certified clinical hypnotherapist. Garrett shares his insights on the hidden tolls of high achievement, addressing issues such as perfectionism, imposter syndrome, and burnout. He explores the power of questions and how they can transform our understanding of identity, worth, and achievement.
The discussion dives into the paradox of wearing masks to gain social acceptance, the first signs of burnout manifesting as cynicism, and the importance of creating authentic connections. Garrett also discusses practical strategies, such as non-sleep deep rest, to enhance performance and creativity, as well as the role of self-compassion in maintaining mental health.
This episode offers valuable perspectives on how to navigate and make sense of the world through the power of questioning.
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Episode Notes
00:00 The Mask of Perfectionism
01:11 Welcome to Curated Questions
01:55 Meet Garrett Wood
02:57 Garrett's Early Experiences with Questions
05:14 The Power and Danger of Questions
06:02 Socratic Method and Questioning Authority
08:50 Curiosity and Childhood
12:32 The Role of Questions in Executive Coaching
15:13 Creating a Safe Space for Growth
20:22 Helping Clients Trust The Process
32:02 The Therapeutic Relationship
34:22 Understanding Pain and Healing
38:17 Non-Sleep Deep Rest
46:55 The Mundane Tasks and Mind Wandering
47:39 Non-Sleep Deep Rest Explained
48:29 The Power of Journaling
51:25 Practical Applications of Non-Sleep Deep Rest
54:20 Recognizing and Addressing Burnout
56:08 The Importance of Biofeedback
56:58 Understanding and Identifying Cynicism
01:01:43 The Concept of Masking
01:06:36 Living Authentically
01:11:30 The Journey of Self-Discovery
01:13:56 The Role of Questions in Personal Growth
01:20:48 Exploring Identity and Attachment
01:29:31 Final Thoughts and Takeaways
Resources Mentioned
Explain Pain Theory by David Butler and Lorimer Moseley
Five Levels of Attachment by Don Miguel Ruiz Jr.