Something You Should Know

How Therapy-Speak is Destroying Relationships & Why We Need More Fun at Work

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Jul 24, 2025
Guest
Isabelle Morley
Guest
Bree Groff
Bree Groff, an expert in company culture and author of 'Today Was Fun', argues that incorporating fun at work can boost morale and productivity. Isabelle Morley, a clinical psychologist and author of 'They're Not Gaslighting You', discusses the misuse of 'therapy-speak' in relationships, emphasizing that labels like 'toxic' complicate genuine communication and foster defensiveness. Together, they highlight the need for balance in workplace happiness and encourage moving beyond simplistic labels in personal interactions for healthier relationships.
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INSIGHT

Risks of Therapy Speak

  • Therapy speak uses clinical terms in everyday talk, which can mislead and cause problems.
  • Terms like "toxic" or "narcissist" are often overused and not effective when applied casually.
INSIGHT

Labeling Shifts All Blame

  • Labeling someone with a disorder places all blame on them and oversimplifies relationship issues.
  • Healthy relationships require mutual effort, negotiation, and understanding from all parties.
ADVICE

Express Feelings Not Labels

  • Instead of labeling someone with a diagnosis, describe your feelings and experiences to communicate effectively.
  • Sharing vulnerability fosters better understanding and connection in relationships.
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