ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Why do you keep entering into the same relationship patterns when you know better?We talk a lot about personal growth, but rarely about where our patterns actually come from. In this episode of Great Things, Adrian sits down with Vienna Pharaon, licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, relationship expert, and author of The Origins of You, for an honest conversation about self-awareness, relationships, and what doing the work really looks like day to day. One thing she said that stuck with us: progress doesn't mean you're never going to re-enter a pattern, it means that when you do, you notice it sooner and exit quicker. Just acknowledging the patterns in your relationships isn't enough; you have to be willing to commit to the consequences if you want to see measurable change.The truth of the matter: it might cost you a relationship if you're trying to make meaningful growth.
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0:00 - Intro
0:10 - Why do so many people struggle to understand their own patterns and where should someone start?
13:30 - How do early experiences shape the way we show up in relationships and repeat certain dynamics?
24:08 - What does true self-awareness actually look like, and how do you build it over time?
29:20 - Why is personal growth so uncomfortable, and what does consistency in emotional work really mean?
34:50 - What are a few simple tools or habits people can start using today to begin changing their patterns?
40:57 - Rapid fire questions
