“Know Thyself”. It was
inscribed on the Temple of Apollo, it has been referenced by everyone from
Plato, to Benjamin Franklin and Ralph Waldo Emerson. It’s an idea that is
deeply ingrained in our culture…and rightfully so. Perhaps no other
journey is as important as trying to figure out who you are and who you want to
become. However, as with most things in life worth their salt, you gotta
eat a lot of pepper to figure it out. You will learn a better description of
what shame is and how it creeps into all of our lives. You will realize
that EVERYONE has their insecurities, everyone has the same worries as you and
it’s ok to embrace these insecurities and learn from them. When you walk
into a room full of people that you don’t know, does it feel like everyone is
looking at you, judging you? Well don’t worry, because they aren’t! We will
discuss different guideposts such as letting go of what you’re supposed to do,
perfectionism and fear that have been established over years of research.
I say it in the intro and I say it again now, this is one of my favorite
episodes to date!
Joe Whitcomb – Author of Reboot Your
Relationship: Restoring Love Through Real Connection in a Disconnected World -
Relationship coach and therapist.
Connection is a human necessity.
We need to feel loved and accepted by others, it is a driving force
behind much of what we do. Perhaps no connection is stronger than the one
we build with a significant other. In these monogamous, intimate relationships,
we share our deepest selves and connect on levels never before experienced.
This type of relationship can be one of the most exciting, enlightening,
spine-tingling, adventures we embark on in our lives. It can provide us
with a lifelong friend, confidant, and partner. But as we all know, these
relationship require an incredible amount of work and dedication. They
take empathy, compassion, understanding, and communication – all the building
blocks of a strong bond. And over time, these building blocks can crumble and
that bond can weaken. Throughout almost all relationships, each of us
will at some point experience negative emotions such as resentment, jealousy,
anger, and frustration. When these emotions emerge, it’s hard to work
through them and they can force us to disengage and give up. There are a
number of ways you can get your relationship back on track and continue to
thrive as a couple, but you have to have the right tools. Well open up
your toolbox, because this week, we are going to give them to you.
It only takes one person to change
the rhythm of a dance.
- Joe Whitcomb
Joe Whitcomb brings more than 20
years of relevant experience to his work as a relationship coach and therapist.
With a focus on helping couples connect and communicate at deeper levels, Joe
provides effective tools for putting the fun and excitement back into
relationships using his proven multidisciplinary approach. Joe earned a B.S. in
Psychology with an emphasis in Neuroscience from the University of Maryland
College Park. He holds a M.A. in Clinical Psychology and Marriage and Family
Therapy from Pepperdine University and a Doctoral Candidate in Psychology and
Marriage and Family Therapy from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology.
Joe is the CEO of The Relationship
Society and author of the new book, Reboot Your
Relationship: Restoring Love Through Real Connection in a Disconnected World.
Joe Whitcomb, PsyDc, LMFT
www.facebook.com/therelationshipsociety
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