Episode 370: Why knowing isn't enough

About this episode

This episode discusses the difference between understanding behaviors and actually changing them, exploring the mechanisms behind lasting change.

Why can you understand your behaviors and still repeat them: You can explain exactly why you do it. And then you do it again. That's not a character flaw. It's the difference between insight and integration, and they are not the same thing. In this episode, I'm talking about why understanding your patterns doesn't automatically change them, what's actually happening in your nervous system when insight isn't enough, and the real mechanisms that create lasting change — including corrective experience, practicing in activated states, and why repair might be the most underestimated part of healing. If you've ever thought "I know this stuff, so why do I keep doing it?" — this one's for you. [link in bio] Have a question or something you’d like me to talk about in a future episode? You can call the show and leave a voicemail or send me an email — I love hearing from you, and your feedback helps shape these conversations. https://thanksforsharingpodcast.my.canva.site/thanks-for-sharing-links

People in this episode

Host: Jackie Pack

Topics covered

• behavior change
• insight vs integration
• nervous system
• lasting change
• healing

Keywords

• behavior patterns
• insight
• integration
• nervous system
• corrective experience
• healing

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