Safety, Burnout, and the High-Achievement Mask! | Garrett Wood #56

Curated Questions: Conversations Celebrating the Power of Questions!

"The closer you become with these people while you're wearing that mask, the more distant you actually feel from the people around you." - Garrett Wood

In this episode of Curated Questions, host Ken Woodward engages in a deep conversation with Garrett Wood, a national board-certified health and wellness coach and certified clinical hypnotherapist. Garrett shares his insights on the hidden tolls of high achievement, addressing issues such as perfectionism, imposter syndrome, and burnout. He explores the power of questions and how they can transform our understanding of identity, worth, and achievement.

The discussion dives into the paradox of wearing masks to gain social acceptance, the first signs of burnout manifesting as cynicism, and the importance of creating authentic connections. Garrett also discusses practical strategies, such as non-sleep deep rest, to enhance performance and creativity, as well as the role of self-compassion in maintaining mental health.

This episode offers valuable perspectives on how to navigate and make sense of the world through the power of questioning.

This Curated Questions episode can be found on all major platforms and at CuratedQuestions.com.

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Episode Notes

00:00 The Mask of Perfectionism

01:11 Welcome to Curated Questions

01:55 Meet Garrett Wood

02:57 Garrett's Early Experiences with Questions

05:14 The Power and Danger of Questions

06:02 Socratic Method and Questioning Authority

08:50 Curiosity and Childhood

12:32 The Role of Questions in Executive Coaching

15:13 Creating a Safe Space for Growth

20:22 Helping Clients Trust The Process

32:02 The Therapeutic Relationship

34:22 Understanding Pain and Healing

38:17 Non-Sleep Deep Rest

46:55 The Mundane Tasks and Mind Wandering

47:39 Non-Sleep Deep Rest Explained

48:29 The Power of Journaling

51:25 Practical Applications of Non-Sleep Deep Rest

54:20 Recognizing and Addressing Burnout

56:08 The Importance of Biofeedback

56:58 Understanding and Identifying Cynicism

01:01:43 The Concept of Masking

01:06:36 Living Authentically

01:11:30 The Journey of Self-Discovery

01:13:56 The Role of Questions in Personal Growth

01:20:48 Exploring Identity and Attachment

01:29:31 Final Thoughts and Takeaways

Resources Mentioned

Gnosis Therapy

Socrates

Douglas Adams

Immanuel Kant

Amy Radin

Explain Pain Theory by David Butler and Lorimer Moseley

Nociception

Thomas Edison

Albert Einstein

Carl Jung

Five Levels of Attachment by Don Miguel Ruiz Jr.

Garrett Wood on LinkedIn at Gnosis Therapy

Gnosis Therapy on Instagram

Producer Ben Ford

Beauty Pill

Producer Ben Ford

Beauty Pill