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How to Be a Better Human

How changing your story can change your life (w/ Lori Gottlieb) (re-release)

Jan 6, 2025
Lori Gottlieb, a therapist and bestselling author of "Maybe You Should Talk to Someone," shares her insights on the narratives we create about ourselves. She highlights the transformative power of storytelling and the need to recognize our inner unreliable narrators. Relationships, she argues, should be viewed as a dance focused on personal growth rather than changing others. Gottlieb also emphasizes the importance of finding the right therapist to help edit our life stories, encouraging listeners to embrace change for true happiness.
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Quick takeaways

  • The story you tell yourself significantly impacts your happiness and can be reshaped through the therapeutic process.
  • Changing personal narratives and behaviors, rather than trying to change others, can lead to positive shifts in relationships.

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Understanding Therapy and Its Benefits

Therapy is often praised for its benefits, yet there is a lack of understanding about how it genuinely works. The guest emphasizes that therapy is not just about discussing problems; it involves unraveling the way individuals narrate their personal stories. She points out that these narratives can significantly influence one’s life, leading to positive or negative outcomes depending on their nature. A primary goal in therapy is to change these inner narratives, which can ultimately reshape lives.

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