Andrea Vitz
Andrea Vitz, Jon Leon Guerrero
08-08-2025 Resistance
08-08-2025 Resistance
08-08-2025 Resistance
Friday 8th August 2025
Explore why we resist help with Dr. Andrea Vitz and Jon Leon Guerrero in Levelheaded Talk's engaging episode on emotional sobriety.
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Episode Overview
- Resistance often stems from fear of vulnerability and trust issues.
- Self-beliefs can filter assistance into perceived threats.
- The ego can make accepting help feel daunting.
- Understanding resistance is key to personal growth.
- Hiring experts doesn't guarantee acceptance of their advice.
"Accepting help is being vulnerable. It's super scary for a lot of people because there's a trust element."
Resistance – we all know it, but do we understand it? In this episode of Levelheaded Talk, Dr. Andrea Vitz and Jon Leon Guerrero explore the reasons why we often resist the help we seek, especially when it comes to emotional sobriety. The discussion kicks off with a light-hearted exchange about friends helping each other, before diving into the complex nature of resistance. Dr. Vitz shares how self-beliefs can act as filters, turning even well-intentioned assistance into perceived threats.
You might find yourself nodding along as they chat about how our ego sometimes gets in the way, making accepting help feel like a daunting task. Ever felt like you're the only one resisting change? You're not alone – and the hosts are here to show you why. Through anecdotes and relatable examples, they reveal how resistance often stems from fear of vulnerability and trust issues. They even touch on the irony of hiring experts only to doubt their advice!
If you've ever found yourself saying, 'I’ll do anything to change,' but then hit a wall, this episode is your mirror. Dr. Vitz's candid approach encourages listeners to reconsider their relationship with resistance and take a step back to see the bigger picture. By understanding our resistance, we can start to chip away at it and open ourselves up to growth.
So, if you're ready to confront your own roadblocks, tune in and see how you can transform resistance into acceptance.