Lewis Howes

Why I Started My Relationship In Therapy

"I think relationships are extremely hard if you're unwilling to have courageous conversations."

In this heartfelt episode, I have the pleasure of joining my good friend Rob Dial on The Mindset Mentor podcast for a deep dive into personal growth, relationships, and inner peace. Rob’s thoughtful questions lead me to open up about my journey of healing from childhood trauma and learning the power of vulnerability. I share my evolution in relationships and the lessons I’ve learned along the way. We discuss the crucial elements of building strong partnerships, the transformative impact of therapy, and my current preparations for marriage and fatherhood. Rob’s insightful approach allows me to offer candid advice and personal reflections that I hope will resonate with anyone striving for healthier relationships and personal development. This conversation is filled with raw honesty, practical wisdom, and moments of genuine connection that just might spark some transformative realizations for listeners.

"I think relationships are extremely hard if you're unwilling to have courageous conversations." @LewisHowes

And now, let’s jump into episode 1669 of The School of Greatness!

"I think relationships are extremely hard if you're unwilling to have courageous conversations." @LewisHowes

Some Questions I Ask:

“What’s the journey been like for you, a young guy, 11 years ago, thinking ‘I’m going to do this thing that not many people are doing’ to now over billions of views and downloads?”
“What do you think you’ve learned about yourself through the process?”
“Do you feel like after this happened, you started to change in relationships or is that just a completely different journey for you?”
“What was the responses like? How many people did you think you shared it with? And was it different than you thought it would be? Did you feel more free after each conversation?”
“A lot of people talk about relationships have to be hard. They have to be work. They have to be strenuous. I’m curious your thoughts on that, and if you think that it’s true, or if you’re finding that it’s false with the one that you have?”
“Let’s say that 50 year old Lewis walks down these stairs, sees us. He’s got everything he’s ever wanted. He’s got this amazing relationship, amazing children. He’s a great father. What do you think that he would say to you right now to help you on the path and to get there sooner?”

In this episode, you will learn:

How vulnerability and opening up about past trauma can set you free.
The importance of starting relationships with clear communication and agreements.
Why therapy and continuous personal growth are crucial for healthy partnerships.
How to prepare yourself mentally and emotionally for major life transitions.
The power of accepting your partner fully and not trying to change them.
Strategies for having difficult but necessary conversations in relationships.
Plus much more…

Show Notes:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mindset-mentor/id1033048640

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Kaibu by Killercats

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Lewis Howes

Why I Started My Relationship In Therapy

"I think relationships are extremely hard if you're unwilling to have courageous conversations."

"I think relationships are extremely hard if you're unwilling to have courageous conversations." @LewisHowes