Inspiration from the Couch
Ever wonder what tools and advice psychologists are inspired to use in their own lives? Join Avery, Jamie, and Lucy, three psychologists, and moms, as they discuss what they’ve figured out, what they’ve yet to figure out, and what there’s just no figuring out. Through our stories and pearls of wisdom, we hope we can inspire listeners to connect to themselves and others more mindfully, authentically, and powerfully. It’s sure to be fun, and you may learn a little something along the way!
Inspiration from the Couch
EP 55: Dialectics
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Avery Hoenig, PhD, Jamie Wilson, PhD, and Lucy Smith, PhD
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Season 1
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Episode 55
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In today’s episode, Jamie, Avery, and Lucy talk about the concept of “Dialectics,” which is holding two opposite viewpoints that are simultaneously true. This entails leaning heavily into both-and thinking, rather than getting trapped in either-or thinking. We talk through several “dialectical dilemmas,” including:
- Acceptance (validation) vs change (problem solving)
- Emotion Mind vs Reasonable Mind (which equals Wise Mind)
- Rigidity vs flexibility
- Lie the Fuck Down vs Get the Fuck Up
- Being self-less vs prioritizing ourselves
- Speaking truth vs being kind
We also explore some of the factors that make dialectics hard, as well as the benefits of approaching life from a more dialectical perspective.
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