We all have things that frighten us. But some fears can become so core to who we are that we start to organize our lives around not having to experience them. In this not-to-be-missed episode, Dr. Hanson and Forrest explore how we can identify and face our "dreaded experiences," which exert a quiet power over our lives. 

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Key Topics:

2:40: What is a “dreaded experience?”

6:40: The three step process of a dreaded experience.

9:10: The critical distinction between “event” and “experience.”

12:20: Forrest’s dreaded experiences. 

16:30: Normal avoidance vs. making yourself small.

18:15: Where do dreaded experiences come from?

24:10: Starting to risk the dreaded experience. 

29:00: Ways to start safely facing fears.

38:00: Identifying your dreaded experience. 

41:20: Being seen as your whole self.

46:30: Our journey of growth. 

49:30: Recap

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