#136: Stop Rescuing And Saving People

This is your sign!! Besties, I've been so busy dealing with the media attention after publishing my paper, but I haven't had time to "advertise" the beta group properly. It really means a lot, and it's a ridiculously great opportunity for anyone who wants to try inner child heali ...  Show more

Is "consciousness" the secret to permanently healing from childhood trauma? Today's episode is an edited version of last week's free Heal Your Inner Child Workshop. With an outpour of positive feedback, this workshop introduced the new groundbreaking "Trauma Entanglement Theory" ...  Show more

You want to help. It feels noble - maybe even necessary. You’re the one who jumps in, figures it out, and holds it all together. And when someone you love is struggling? You can feel the pull in your chest, like you’re supposed to do something. But here’s the hard truth: sometime ...  Show more

Ever catch yourself rushing to fix someone's problems, only to realize maybe that's not what they needed? We all want to help those we care about, but sometimes our well-meaning support misses the mark. In this episode, we explore the delicate balance between being there for othe ...  Show more

Sometimes, helping can hurt. When people are struggling, our impulse is to try to pull them back on their feet, when what they really need is for someone to sit beside them and ask, "What do you need? What can I do?" Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Visit Gretchen's websit ...  Show more

Do you feel like you can fix someone? Maybe helping others is what brings a sense of purpose into your life. We talked about having a savior complex, getting taken advantage of, and how being selfless isn’t always a good thing. Socials: @teenagertherapy Website: teenagertherapy.c ...  Show more