Pulling The Thread with Elise Loehnen When You Quit Being Defensive (Chelsea Handler)
Feb 27, 2025
Chelsea Handler, a celebrated comedian and author, offers insights from her latest book, sharing humorous and heartfelt stories. She reflects on a transformative call from Jane Fonda that reshaped her understanding of defensiveness in therapy. Chelsea discusses the importance of embracing jealousy and the dynamics of sisterhood, urging women to support rather than compete with each other. Her candidness about navigating emotions and relationships, combined with personal anecdotes, makes for an enlightening conversation about empowerment and vulnerability.
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Jane Fonda's Intervention
- Chelsea Handler recounts a pivotal moment when Jane Fonda called her out on her behavior.
- Handler, having just begun therapy, chose to accept the criticism instead of getting defensive.
The Futility of Defensiveness
- Defensiveness is unproductive and hinders personal growth.
- Accepting criticism, even if difficult, can be a valuable learning experience.
Handling Defensiveness
- Recognize defensiveness as a signal that there's something to learn from the situation.
- If a criticism is true, there's no need for defense; if it's false, defense is equally unnecessary.
