Many people feel like their pain isn’t justifiable. They’re ashamed of their struggles, because they feel like they had “a pretty decent childhood.” This creates the question, “If nothing terrible happened to me, why do I feel so bad?” In this myth-busting episode, I’ll answer that question, and offer a new perspective on childhood trauma and what really causes pain.
What’s Covered in Episode 47
- The dark side of comparative suffering (why it’s dangerous to compare your pain to someone else’s)
- What really creates pain and struggle (hint: it’s not what happens to you)
- Your life rulebook: what it is and how you create it
- Common “insignificant” events from childhood that leave big emotional scars
- Why curiosity is key in the healing process
- Creating new beliefs on purpose