The Uncomfortable Truth about Healing

About this episode

Rashad explores the truth of personal growth and the real work required for healing.

Everyone talks about “doing the work,” but few talk about what it actually requires. In this episode of Knowing Is Knowing, Rashad explores the truth of personal growth from both a counselor’s lens and a human lens—breaking down why awareness alone isn’t enough, why we avoid discomfort, and what real inner work looks like when no one’s watching. This episode is an honest reflection on accountability, emotional awareness, and the quiet work that leads to real change.

People in this episode

Host: Rashad Young

Topics covered

• personal growth
• emotional awareness
• accountability
• inner work
• discomfort

Keywords

• healing
• self-improvement
• awareness
• discomfort
• change

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