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Episode Synopsis
Welcome back to The Dynamics of Everyday Life! In this episode, I dive headfirst into the fascinating world of audacity and "brass neck": those jaw-dropping moments when someone’s outlandish behaviour stops us in our tracks and leaves us wondering, “Is it me, or has the world gone mad?”00:01:22 – I discuss why brazen behavior gets under our skin and introduces the concept of the implicit social contract.00:02:07 – Exploration of how different people live by different moral codes, a dose of envy, and the wish to be uninhibited.00:02:55 – I share an anecdote from her early work in community mental health and discusses the allure of expressive freedom.00:03:50 – Introduction of defense mechanisms: denial, rationalization, and narcissistic grandiosity.00:04:38 – I explore identification with brazen people and what happens when we try out shamelessness ourselves.00:05:22 – The link between audacity and insecurity: grandiosity hides fragility, and how our own superego reacts.00:06:20 – Advice from dating coach Matthew Hussey about the power of silence and responding with grace.00:07:17 – Self-reflection invitation: how do we respond to brazen behavior, and a reminder to give ourselves grace.Remember, developing self-awareness can be challenging. Take it at your own pace, and don’t forget to subscribe for more psychodynamic fun!Thank you for listening!Subscribe, connect, and join the fun as we uncover the dynamics that shape our everyday lives.Sign Up for your free Resource Sheet HEREConnect with Julia:Website LinkedInInstagram
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