The Process

Figs and Teale reveal the unique challenges the podcast has presented in their relationship as they explore the role emotional processing plays for couples accomplishing tasks together.

Timestamps:

01:03 Introduction to topic

04:52 What it's like creating the podcast

06:30 "Mixed agenda" — Therapy sessions vs. recording sessions 

08:47 When do you emotionally process?

09:25 Wounds that come up around speaking for Figs & Teale

12:44 The recording task takes precedent, but feelings affect the success of the recording

13:51 Figs' contextual ability to process information

16:17 Becoming uncomfortable friends with wounds

17:37 Teale's reservations and feeling small

21:47 Processing and knowing each other gives you the space to wait

22:47 Figs' hopes for Teale and goals for himself

24:32 Growing equality in their work relationship dynamic

25:23 Figs feeling left alone in this context

27:11 Teale's perspective

28:44 A negative cycle

28:42 Leaving The Figs Show — an emotional work in progress

31:04 Vulnerable reflection and understanding

32:47 Earning the right to bookmark hurt feelings

37:11 How to do it: "Yes, and"

39:04 How it applies to Teale and Figs' journey

40:27 Example of the "Yes, and" method

42:34 Renewed in the process

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