Episode #45 - How Avoidance Undermines our Ability to Learn New Things, Face Fears, and be Intimate.Episode #45 - How Avoidance Undermines our Ability to Learn New Things, Face Fears, and be Intimate.
The Vegas Therapist - Ryan Wynder
Ryan Wynder explores how avoidance impacts emotional growth and relationships, offering mindfulness as a tool to break free.
28:36•16 Jun 2020
Breaking the Cycle of Avoidance: Insights from Ryan Wynder
“No matter what it is, avoidance will only make it worse, because it's just sitting there in this kind of- maybe undealt with state, if you want to use that kind of term- and so we don't really know where it's at until all of a sudden it hits us and then we realize there's still a lot of pain there.”
Why do we avoid the things that make us uncomfortable? In this episode of 'The Vegas Therapist', Ryan Wynder takes a deep dive into the coping strategy of avoidance and its far-reaching effects on our lives. Avoidance might seem like an easy escape from pain, but it often creates more problems in the long run. By dodging difficult emotions or situations, we limit our ability to grow, learn new things, and connect deeply with others.
Ryan explains how this strategy can turn into a vicious cycle, making us more sensitive to potential pain and further entrenching our avoidance habits. He introduces mindfulness as a powerful tool to recognize and confront our avoidance patterns. By facing our fears head-on, we can break free from this cycle and foster emotional growth and stronger relationships.
If you or someone you know struggles with avoidance, this episode offers valuable insights and practical advice to help you start facing life's challenges more directly.
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