In this episode, Dr. Tricia discusses how uncontextualized feedback can make us believe that something is wrong with us. She tells the story of feedback that led her to doubt a way of thinking and communicating that is an asset in some settings and a detriment in others. When we can take feedback and discern which people or situations it applies to, as well as where it doesn't apply--we are more able to use the information as a tool rather than automatically believing that something is wrong with us.

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This episode of Chocolate Psychology explores a common tension that arises when people strive to excel in multiple areas. Limits on time and energy decrease the likelihood of perfection, and choosing to grow instead of staying small means that we will inevitably make mistakes. The upside is that focusing on investing in multiple areas of our lives creates a richer tapestry, yielding fewer regrets and increased life satisfaction as we age.

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When we've been in difficult work situations or relationships, we're often left with emotional dents. It's difficult for these scars to heal, even when we logically understand that the new situation or relationship is different. A "corrective emotional experience" is a term from clinical psychology that conceptualizes what happens when we engage in a new, positive situation or relationship that helps to heal the emotional scars of previous negative ones. Dr. Groff provides examples in areas such as people recovering from toxic work environments, finding safe churches, or feeling understood within a business group. This episode can be listened to as a stand-alone episode; it also adds depth and broadens the thought process on developing personal self-confidence, as described in Episode 1.

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