Dr. George James - I Give Myself Permission

About this episode

Dr. George James discusses his book and the psychological barriers to personal change.

Comments or feedback? Send us a text! Dr. George James joins the podcast to discuss his new book I Give Myself Permission: Take Risks. Be Imperfect. Live Boldly and the psychological barriers that keep people stuck even when they have insight into their patterns, trauma, and history. The conversation explores the idea that lasting change is not simply about awareness, but about developing an internal sense of authorization to live differently. Drs. Kelly and James discuss how personal narra...

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Pete Kelly

Guest: Dr. George James

Topics covered

• psychological barriers
• lasting change
• personal narrative
• self-authorization
• mental health

Keywords

• psychology
• self-permission
• mental health
• personal growth
• trauma

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: I Give Myself Permission: Take Risks. Be Imperfect. Live Boldly

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