Therapy Brothers

#274: Why Do I Keep Doing These Things When I Already Know The Consequences?


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Caller Chad's Question: "Why do I continue to act out despite knowing the consequences, it’s like my brain blocks out everything besides pleasure in the moment. My acting out keeps shifting too, porn, spending money, strip clubs, texting escorts....…?"


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            00:00 - Intro

            01:23 - Podcast Banter

            06:45 - Horse Riding Tale

            08:30 - Meet Caller Chad

            11:45 - Mormon Upbringing

            15:10 - Expressing Emotions Struggle

            18:40 - Recent Stress and Acting Out

            22:15 - Fear of Embarrassment

            25:30 - Opening Up in Therapy

            28:00 - Coping Mechanisms

            31:20 - Brandon and Tyler's Insights

            34:45 - Shift in Relationship with God

            39:10 - Tools vs. Emotional Experience

            42:30 - Redefining Relationship with God

            45:15 - Conclusion

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