gay hendricks

Gay Hendricks is no stranger to the world of relationships and personal growth. With a career spanning over four decades, he's not only a licensed therapist but also the author of numerous bestselling books on topics ranging from conscious relationships to personal development. His expertise in this realm is unmatched, making him a sought-after voice for understanding the intricate dynamics that underlie human connections.

During this interview, Cat delves into the heart of Hendricks' groundbreaking book, Conscious Loving. This book is more than just words on paper; it's a guide to transforming relationships from spaces of codependency and imbalance to realms of conscious collaboration and profound connection. Hendricks' insights resonate deeply as he shares the keys to creating relationships that foster growth, communication, and mutual respect.

What to Expect:

🔍 A Partnership that Inspires: One of the most heartwarming aspects of the conversation is Hendricks' own relationship with his wife and collaborator, Kathlyn. Their partnership is not only a testament to the principles they advocate but also a living example of conscious loving. Together, they've co-authored books and conducted workshops that have touched countless lives, guiding couples towards deeper intimacy and self-awareness.

💬 Unpacking Codependency: No conversation with Gay Hendricks is complete without addressing the elephant in the room: codependency. The interview delves into the intricacies of this common yet often misunderstood phenomenon. With his unique blend of wisdom and experience, Hendricks offers insights into recognizing codependent patterns, breaking free from their grasp, and fostering healthier, more empowered relationships.

🌟 Couples Therapy and Beyond: As pioneers in the field of couples therapy, Hendricks and his wife Kathlyn have brought their transformative insights to workshops and seminars worldwide. The interview explores the power of couples therapy and how it can provide a safe space for partners to unpack their challenges, grow together, and embrace the beauty of their connection.

In this episode, we discuss the following:

🎧 Codependent relationships 

🎧 Communication skills

🎧 Accountability

You can find Gay here: hendricks.gay on IG | @GayHendricks on Twitter | hendricks.com | Youtube

How can you be truly happy? Loving Later Life listeners: join me as I  unpack the steps to what will make you happy (and they're likely not what you're expecting) according to Gay Hendricks NYT best-selling author.  

Gay Hendricks is the author of The Genius Zone which picks up from the work in his book, The Big Leap. Learn about what is holding us back and what we can do about it so that we can live a life we love. He explains that it is within all of us to get there. You are in the driver’s seat. It's up to you. 

If you are serious about enjoying your life, don’t miss this episode.

Have you ever heard of the Oscar Curse? Neither had I until I read an article about how many actors screw up their lives after winning the golden statuette.

What!? Wouldn't logic dictate otherwise?

After more research, I made a connection to a popular self-help theory: self-sabotage is most common when life is at its best. In The Big Leap, best-selling author Gay Hendricks calls this the "upper-limit problem."

So what is self-sabotage is this context exactly? What this means is we only feel comfortable with things going well in our lives for a certain period of time. When we hit our set threshold of happiness, something inside of us says, You don't deserve to be this happy, and we do something entirely subconsciously that cools our bliss and halts our forward trajectory.

This isn't intentional. Most people don't mean to screw things up on purpose. But sometimes, our sneaky, fundamental human fears get in the way. Hendricks says this type of self-sabotage is rooted in four hidden barriers that prevent us from fully enjoying success. This video shares what they are - and how to bust through them!

Where can you increase your happiness tolerance right now? What part of your life can benefit from you kicking off the artificial lid of how good things can be? Understanding that we have limited ourselves can release new energy in us. We view opportunities differently. We can see the present moment more clearly. We allow (and welcome) the flow of good feelings more fully.

Transcending your upper limits is possible. You can choose an upward spiral. Your very own big leap awaits.

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Gay Hendricks, Ph.D., has been a leader in the fields of relationship transformation and body-mind therapies for more than 45 years. After earning his Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Stanford, Gay served as professor of Counseling Psychology at the University of Colorado for 21 years. He has written more than 40 books, including bestsellers such as Five Wishes, The Big Leap and Conscious Loving (co-authored with his lovely mate for more than 35 years, Dr. Kathlyn Hendricks). In 2003, Gay co-founded The Spiritual Cinema Circle, which distributes inspirational movies and conscious entertainment to subscribers in 70+ countries. Gay has offered seminars worldwide and appeared on more than 500 radio and television shows, including OPRAH, CNN, CNBC, 48 HOURS and others. In addition to his work with The Hendricks Institute, and his latest book, The Genius Zone, Gay is currently continuing his new mystery series that began with The First Rule Of Ten.

Find Dr. Hendricks at-

https://www.geniuszonebook.com/

https://hendricks.com/

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Gay Hendricks is a psychologist, writer, and teacher in the field of personal growth, relationships, and body intelligence. In his own words, his purpose is to expand in love, abundance and creativity everyday as he inspires other people to do the same. Gay is known for relationship enhancement and is invested in the development of conscious breathing exercises. 

Michelle asks Gay, “How do we break through our upper limits?” Listen to this episode to understand how our fears can impact our ability to live to our fullest potential. 

Are we hiding from ourselves? Are we afraid of success? Gay shares stories and insight on how to be the highest version of ourselves.

On this episode we dive into: 

• Setting our own relationship standards
• Gay and his wife Katie’s published books, including The Big Leap
• Staying committed to your goals, but giving yourself grace
• Overcoming our upper limit issues
• How fear impacts our psyche

The take-home: 

Gay says, “Ordinary, everyday genius is when you’re doing what you most love to do and when you’re doing things that are your biggest contribution to other people.”

What do you most love to do, and how will that positively impact others?

We are all a lot smarter and more creative than we give ourselves credit for. - Gay Hendricks

Where to find Gay Hendricks:

@hendricks.gay

Head to: http://hendricks.com/ to learn more about the Hendricks’ NFP organization and their published books.

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Gay Hendricks, Ph.D., has been a leader in the fields of relationship transformation and body-mind therapies for more than 45 years. After earning his Ph.D. in counseling psychology from Stanford, Gay served as a professor of Counseling Psychology at the University of Colorado for 21 years. He has written more than 40 books, including bestsellers such as Five Wishes, The Big Leap, and Conscious Loving (co-authored with his co-author and mate for more than 35 years, Dr. Kathlyn Hendricks), both used as a primary text in universities around the world. In 2003, Gay co-founded The Spiritual Cinema Circle, which distributes inspirational movies and conscious entertainment to subscribers in 70+ countries. https://hendricks.com/