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Published Mar 8, 2021

#138: Vanessa Bennett and Dené Logan - Cheaper Than Therapy

Hosts Vanessa Bennett and Dené Logan delve into the power of therapy and community in "Cheaper Than Therapy," discussing the need for cultural shifts in mental health, the impact of isolation, and personal evolution. They challenge traditional norms and recovery frameworks, advocating for a holistic understanding of growth and the importance of questioning systemic beliefs.
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  • Outgrowing Problems

    The concept of outgrowing problems rather than solving them outright is a profound shift in perspective. shares a quote from Jung, emphasizing that life's greatest challenges are not meant to be solved but outgrown through added capacities and experiences 1. This idea resonates deeply with Vanessa Bennett1. adds that this approach aligns with depth psychology, which views life as a school for learning and evolving 1.

    We don't so much solve our problems as we outgrow them. We add capacities and experiences that eventually make us bigger than the problems.

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    This perspective challenges the traditional problem-solution mindset, encouraging a more holistic view of personal growth and understanding 2.

       

    Navigating Uncertainty

    Navigating uncertainty requires embracing the discomfort of the unknown and evolving through it. discusses how the forced slowdown of recent times has allowed people to sit with their emotions, leading to a deeper understanding and growth 3. She likens this process to a rite of passage, where fear and uncertainty are part of the journey toward a new level of consciousness 3. notes that this collective experience has brought implicit issues to the surface, necessitating personal and societal evolution 3.

    The depth psychology view of what we're experiencing is that we're as a collective. I guess essentially, what is implicit is becoming explicit.

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    This evolution is not just personal but collective, urging individuals to focus on internal growth rather than trying to change others 4.

       

    Embracing Change

    Embracing change is essential for personal and collective growth. explains that resisting change only amplifies suffering, much like resisting labor pains 5. Instead, she suggests viewing challenges as opportunities for learning and growth, asking what these experiences are here to teach us 5. adds that this perspective requires acknowledging our role in the current state of the world and choosing to act differently moving forward 5.

    Once you see what you've seen, you can't go back. Right. Once I've left home, I know.

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    Understanding others' perspectives, even those vastly different from our own, is crucial in this process, as it reflects our willingness to confront the darker parts of ourselves 6.

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