EP296 Games People Play | Bobby & Tiff

This continued discussion around Games People Play (a follow up from last week's episode 292) was inspired by the late Psychiatrist Eric Berne, pioneer of Transactional Analysis and the author of “Games People Play: The Psychology of Human Relationships.” What are the ego states and roles we often assume in our relationships that create patterns of thoughts, beliefs and behaviors which construct barriers to meaningful connection? Perhaps an even more important question than why do others do this, is why do we? Especially when it often brings about the experiences and outcomes in our relationships that we don’t want. This is one of the many examples of why self-awareness is the key to or the lock on our growth and development. If we are going to make positive changes in our relationships, we have to make positive changes in the way we relate. Not only with others, but to ourselves as well. Do we see ourselves objectively? It’s not uncommon for us to play similar games when communicating with ourselves as we do with others. How do we recognize these patterns and is there a way to change them?  Bobby shares quite a bit of his personal experience in this episode (so do I.. but that's no surprise is it!)   EPISODE SPONSOR | TESTART FAMILY LAWYERS Website: www.testartfamilylawyers.com.au   BOBBY CAPPUCCIO Website: www.theselfhelpantidote.com  TIFFANEE COOK Linktree:  https://linktr.ee/rollwiththepunches/ Website: www.rollwiththepunches.com.au LinkedIn:  www.linkedin.com/in/tiffaneecook/ Facebook:  www.facebook.com/rollwiththepunchespodcast/ Instagram:  www.instagram.com/rollwiththepunches_podcast/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/tiffaneeandcoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.