Ep9 – Jeff Wright, MFT: Lessons on Life and Love from a Marriage & Family Therapist

In this wisdom-filled episode, Jeff Wright, a seasoned marriage and family therapist with 20 years of experience, shares insights he’s learned about love, loss, plant medicine and prayer as a therapist and from his own challenging life journey. Jeff and I delve into the intricate dance of vulnerability and love in relationships, the power spirituality and prayer can have in healing, the need to understand and process grief, and how ancient plant medicine practices can be therapeutic and facilitate profound personal growth. With humor and hard-earned insights into the human condition, Jeff talks about how embracing vulnerability can lead to deeper connections and a more fulfilling life. This episode will undoubtedly resonate with you no matter who you are or where you are in your own journey. You won’t want to miss this one.

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JEFF'S LINKS:

Website | Instagram | A Clear and Simple Prayer

Rosebud Reservation | Rosebud Girl & Boys Club

 

SCOTT'S LINKS: Instagram, Tiktok, FaceBook, website

 

MUSIC – Wilderado, “Surefire (piano)” 

 

Chapters:

00:00 Intro

02:01 Understanding Love Through Experience

05:36 The Dynamics of Vulnerability in Relationships

09:14 Navigating Vulnerability and Connection

12:48 The Role of Chaos in Transformation

20:28 Finding Meaning in Pain and Suffering

26:57 The Interplay of Joy and Pain in Life

30:54 The Power of Individual Happiness

32:55 The Legacy of George: A Warrior of Light

39:03 Healing Through Vulnerability and Love

44:51 Integrating Plant Medicine and Therapy

48:49 Understanding Prayer and Spirituality

54:00 The Continuous Journey of Healing

57:16 Navigating Grief and Loss

01:03:16 Honoring Love, Loss, and the Human Experience