About this episode

Wayne Baker discusses the inner conflict of wanting to stay versus wanting to leave in relationships and how understanding these feelings can aid in moving forward.

If one part of you wants to stay and another wants to leave, you know how exhausting that inner standoff can be. Many people believe that making the decision will finally quiet the pain. In Episode 18, Wayne Baker, LPC, explores why it actually works the other way around, and how getting curious about your own "parts" helps you begin to move forward. In this episode: Why you feel pulled in opposite directions and “crazy” in the midst of the pain"No bad parts": why even your anger has a ...

People in this episode

Host: Wayne Baker

Topics covered

• inner conflict
• decision making
• self-exploration
• emotional pain
• personal growth

Keywords

• inner standoff
• emotional conflict
• self-discovery
• relationship decisions
• mental health

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