In this episode of Filter Optional, Chico and Shannon West tackle a topic that affects every relationship, every family, and every stage of personal growth: blind spots.

What if the thing holding you back isn't what you know about yourself... but what you don't know?

Using humor, marriage stories, parenting examples, and real-life coaching experiences, Chico and Shannon explore how blind spots show up in everyday life. From defensiveness and assumptions to overhelping, impulsivity, and stubborn certainty, they unpack why we're often quick to spot blind spots in others while remaining unaware of our own .

The conversation highlights an important truth: blind spots aren't character flaws. They're simply gaps in how we perceive ourselves and the world around us. The key isn't eliminating them. It's becoming curious enough to uncover them.

Key Points

• What blind spots are and why everyone has them 
• The difference between intentions and impact in relationships
• Why defensiveness is often a clue that a blind spot exists
• Understanding the bias blind spot: seeing others' biases while missing your own 
• How blind spots show up in parenting, marriage, friendships, and personal growth
• The role of feedback, self-awareness, and trusted relationships in uncovering blind spots
• Why curiosity creates growth while certainty often creates stagnation

Takeaway

You can't grow from what you refuse to see. Blind spots are part of being human, but self-awareness begins when we're willing to ask hard questions, listen to feedback, and get curious about the things we may be missing. Growth doesn't happen when we're right. It happens when we're willing to learn.