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About 14 years ago, a plane crashed into a volcano it didn’t see because the coordinates had been two degrees off on the instrument panel. This story reminds me of the current state of therapy: Therapy’s success rates are shockingly low. In fact,...
35:18•9 Mar 2023
Finding Freedom: Rethinking Therapy with Bob Gardner
“Therapy’s success rates are shockingly low. In fact, even shock therapy gives you better odds. Now, it’s not because therapists are bad people, most of them have the best intentions, but they’re just two degrees off on how to solve it.”
Imagine a plane crash caused by being just two degrees off course. That’s how Bob Gardner sees the current state of therapy. In this episode of 'Alive and Free', Bob takes us through Chapter 2 of his book, 'Built for Freedom', where he shares his quest for a more effective way to conquer addictions and trauma. Traditional therapy often falls short, not because therapists lack good intentions, but because they might be slightly off the mark.
Bob's insights challenge the status quo, urging us to rethink how we approach healing. He dives into the pitfalls of shock therapy and the dangers of becoming addicted to the healing process itself. Bob also reveals how depression can oddly become a meditative state and why popping healing sessions like pills can keep you stuck for years. But it’s not all doom and gloom. Bob encourages finding joy in the journey of fixing things, turning every challenge into a game.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking a faster, more effective path to freedom from addiction and past traumas.
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