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I feel like one of the biggest challenges and delusions in Western therapy and spirituality

is this idea of a separate self on its path to healing.

What we're waking up to is that there's no separate self here,

and it's a belonging that can either be described as completely connected with everything

or everything itself.

This episode of Insights at the Edge is taking place in honor of World Mental Health Day this

October, where we're joining with others to thank the therapists in our world.

And here at the start, I'd particularly like to thank those therapists who bring together both the psychological

and the spiritual dimension in their work. I'm here for this special episode with beloved

meditation teacher, author, and clinical psychologist Tara Brock, who is an expert on this intersection of spirituality and

psychology. Friends, stay with us. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. In honor of World Mental Health Day this October, we're

joining with our friends at Better Help to celebrate and thank all of the therapists in our lives.

When I was in my 40s, I started regularly seeing a therapist who was a true mentor for me in many aspects of my life.

When it came to my relationship with myself, of course, but also in my marriage and in my work.

At one point, she said to me, you know, you're a real DIY type.

You always like plowing through by yourself. She continued, the people I know who reach

really high levels of performance, like elite athletes, for example, she knew that would get to me,

they're open to receiving all kinds of help and support. I know, Tammy, that excelling is important to you, so maybe it's

time you opened up to receiving support. Since that time, I don't hesitate to ask for help when I need it,

which is a lot. I want to flourish. I want to help others flourish. You probably do

too. And contribute everything we have without holding back. This World Mental Health Day,

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