177 Dr. Cortney Warren - Honest Liars: The Psychology of Self-Deception Wellness + Wisdom Podcast

Change is difficult and terrifying in general. To make a huge, dramatic shift in your life is terrifying because what you do is so based on your identity and that's probably the hardest part about that experience. There's more to it than just quitting a job and starting something new; it's about answering the question, "Who am I now?" It's all about the identity and the most difficult fear to overcome is regret. - Dr. Cortney Warren
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Doesn't it drive you crazy to not know why events, whether good or bad, happen in life?
Well, here's the answer: just don't even think about it because we don't know why things happen and we never will. It's actually better for us if we just accept something and move on by focusing on our present reality.
In Wellness Force Radio episode 177, Clinical Psychologist, Researcher, TEDx Talk Speaker, and Author of Lies We Tell Ourselves: The Psychology of Self-Deception, Dr. Cortney Warren will share why the only certainty in life is change, how to observe and accept yourself without judgement, and how you can develop the psychological strength to change your life despite feelings of fear.
By the end of this episode, you will be able to uncover which of your thoughts are actually lies in order to end self-deception once and for all.
When you are ready for change, you are ready to grow.
Lies We Tell Ourselves: The Psychology of Self-Deception  

Get your copy of Lies We Tell Ourselves: The Psychology of Self-Deception by Dr. Cortney Warren.
Humans are excellent liars. We don’t like to think of ourselves as capable of lying; it hurts us too much to admit. So we lie to ourselves about that, too. As a clinical psychologist, I am regularly confronted with the brutal truth that we all lie. I am not talking about deliberate, bold-faced lying. No, this type of dishonesty is far harder to detect and admit. It is the kind of lying that comes from not being psychologically strong enough to be honest with ourselves about who we are. And I believe that it is our biggest obstacle to living a fulfilling life. I wrote this book for anyone interested in becoming more honest. In it, I present a range of self-deceptive examples couched in psychological theory to help us explore ourselves. Although it is a relatively short book—indended to be read in about an hour—I hope that the content provokes deep thought. For only when we are honest about who we really are, do we have the opportunity to change.
Listen To Episode 177 As Dr. Cortney Warren Uncovers: What the terms "honest liars" and self-deception mean to her as well as why it's vital that you don't let your emotions manifest within yourself. The choice that you have to make: Not change at all because you're afraid of what it will cost you or actually do something different. A healthy way that you can rebound from painful experiences and external tragedies. Why therapy is not only a tool but a gift that can help you with your struggles. How you can begin to better understand yourself by taking the time to look at your childhood. In her clinical experience - how men and women compare and differ when it comes to feeling emotions such as sadness or anger.  Analyzing cultural messages and why standards about emotion aren't right at all when it comes to what's appropriate for the individual. Why she decided to leave her academic profession for a different career path. How people develop the psychological strength to change their lives even though it might be scary. Why it's so difficult to overcome regret. The importance of becoming self-aware and observing yourself without judgment in order to confront your thoughts and behaviors. Why writing down your personal observations of yourself can be so beneficial for your emotional wellness and to help you stop lying to yourself about who you are. Addictions to technology and how you can improve your relationshi