Insight alone doesn't win Grand Slams

Insight alone doesn't win Grand Slams

9:35 Jan 28, 2026
About this episode
In this episode of The Dynamics of Everyday Life, Julia explores a familiar but uncomfortable truth: knowing why we do something doesn’t mean we can stop doing it.Using a tennis metaphor (and a healthy dose of self-awareness), she unpacks why insight alone rarely leads to lasting change; and why so many intelligent, motivated people continue to repeat patterns they understand perfectly well.This is a grounded exploration of the limits of insight, the myths of personal development culture, and what a psychodynamic lens can offer when change stalls.Here are the highlights of this episode:(3.30) The personal development myth(4.23) The repetition compulsion(5.56) Secondary gains and unconscious loyalty(7.30) Why tools aren’t enoughSign Up for your free Resource Sheet HEREConnect with Julia:Website LinkedInInstagram
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