Failing Is Not Okay | #097

<p>Michael admits failure embarrasses him. Louie confesses to a codependent moment. Together they explore imperfection, relationships, and what growth really looks like.</p><br><p><strong>BetterHelp:</strong></p><p>If you’re struggling, consider therapy with our sponsor. Visit <a href="https://betterhelp.com/secondhandtherapy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://betterhelp.com/secondhandtherapy</a> for a discount on your first month of therapy.</p><br><p>If you have questions about the brand relating to how the therapists are credentialed, their privacy policy, or therapist compensation, here is an overview written by the YouTube creators behind the channel Cinema Therapy that goes into these topics: <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/cinema_therapy/comments/1dpriql/addressing_the_betterhelp_concerns_headon_deep/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.reddit.com/r/cinema_therapy/comments/1dpriql/addressing_the_betterhelp_concerns_headon_deep/</a></p><br><p>In this episode, he shares how failure feels embarrassing, why imperfection is so uncomfortable, and what it means to be okay with being seen as flawed. Louie and Michael debate the phrase <em>“figure it out”</em> — is it tough love or secretly insulting?</p><p>Michael opens up about practicing reliance and verbal processing with the people in his life, while Louie reflects on a recent codependent moment that sparks tension between them.</p><p>It’s a vulnerable and funny conversation about trying new things, embracing failure, communication in relationships, and the messy process of personal growth.</p><br><p>Support the pod:</p><p>PATREON - <a href="http://patreon.com/secondhandtherapypod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://patreon.com/secondhandtherapypod</a></p><p>MERCH - <a href="http://secondhandtherapypod.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://secondhandtherapypod.com</a></p><br><p>Follow us here: </p><p><a href="http://instagram.com/secondhandtherapypod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://instagram.com/secondhandtherapypod</a></p><p><a href="http://tiktok.com/@secondhandtherapypod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://tiktok.com/@secondhandtherapypod</a></p><br><p>Contact us:</p><p><a href="https://gmail.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">[email protected]</a></p><p><a href="https://tel:818/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">818-850-2448</a></p><p>PO BOX 230595, Las Vegas, NV 89105</p><br><p>topics: therapy podcast, mental health podcast, embracing imperfection, learning to fail, vulnerability, codependency recovery, communication in relationships, personal growth podcast, men’s mental health, self acceptance, trying new hobbies, emotional growth, unlicensed therapy</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>