In this episode, we delve into the complexities of compulsive behaviors, from minor bad habits to severe addictions. Learn foundational strategies to shift your relationship with these urges and begin your path towards healing. Drawing from personal experience and extensive coaching practice, we explore how to tackle compulsions with compassion and understanding rather than force and judgment. Discover practical techniques like grounding, acceptance, and presence to gradually dismantle these behaviors and enhance cognitive function. With insights into how mental health parallels physical healing, uncover the importance of aligning your psyche and paving the way for true self-expression and freedom.
00:00 Introduction to Ending Compulsions
01:08 Understanding Compulsions
03:21 The Inner War and Psychological Divides
05:42 Compassionate Self-Treatment
07:06 The Role of External Help
07:37 The Limits of Self-Control
09:56 Grounding and Acceptance
16:51 The Power of Delay
20:07 Embracing True Freedom
22:07 Conclusion and Next Steps
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