#5: Addicted to Growth: The Shadow Side of Healing

Written By Kristen Stuhlmueller

In a world that celebrates constant self-improvement, what happens when healing itself becomes a form of escape? In this episode, we explore the often-overlooked shadow side of personal growth — when the pursuit of healing turns into an addiction, an identity, or a coping mechanism.

We talk about the pressure to always be “working on yourself,” the exhaustion of never feeling “healed enough,” and how self-improvement can sometimes mask deeper fears of stillness and acceptance.

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Themes: Self Discovery, Personal Growth, Emotional Healing, Addicted to Healing, Addicted to Growth, Seeking, Trauma Healing, Shadow Work, Consciousness Expansion, Mental Health, Nervous System Regulation, Self Awareness, Integration Process, Wellness, Holistic Health, Healing Journey, Spiritual Growth, Self Reflection, Mindset Shift

Kristen Stuhlmueller

Kristen is a Marriage and Family Therapist and the Founder of Interconnected Love.

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