Above The Middle, Personal Growth

Hello, I am back and today we're talking about relationships - more specifically, being aware of our attractions of deprivation and attractions of inspiration. I will be referencing Ken Page, the psychologist who coined these terms (and also wrote a great book called Deeper Dating - check it out). Find me on: https://substack.com/home?utm_source=user-menu

In today's episode we'll be talking about my experience with inner child work, using an example of an uncomfortable memory of a time where I felt rejected. Inner child work can be complex, emotional, and incredibly rewarding. I'll chat about the reasons why in this episode. For the accompanying article, see my substack: https://abovethemiddle.substack.com/ To stay up to date on future...

In this episode we'll be diving into one of my favorite topics in personal growth, authenticity. We'll start with a brief definition of what authenticity is before discussing the cost of living inauthentically (referencing some work by Carl Jung) and tips for pursuing an authentic lifestyle. I also sprinkle in some of my own story as I face challenges creating a podcast and using my voice (being a...

I wanted to start the podcast being 100% straight up with where I'm at and how I'm feeling. Hello from the messy middle. What is the messy middle? It's that burned-out, tired-of-the-status-qup space between who you are today and where you would be if you could only do what you wanted to do. Links: https://abovethemiddle.substack.com/ Blog: https://josephgibson-63985.medium.com/