#47 Cycling Out Avoidance: Real Therapy Session w/ Patient “Jared,” Part 1 of 4

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The cycle of avoidance is so deeply ingrained for many of us that we’re not even aware it’s happening, and don’t realize how much suffering it’s causing. In his first recorded session, real therapy patient “Jared” opens up about his history with avoidance, and how he’s using therapy, compassionate self-talk, and a passion for cycling to break the avoidance cycle and create new, healthier habits.

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2:34 - The role of avoidance for “Jared”

4:21 - Social anxiety

5:25 - Hopelessness and helplessness

8:15 - Avoidance over the years

8:26 - Substance abuse

10:39 - Law school dropout

12:38 - How therapy helps w/ avoidance

13:18 - A change in perspective

15:03 - Reassurance-seeking

16:44 - Cycles of avoidance

20:02 - Injecting self-compassion into self-talk

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