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

"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. Keep questioning! 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