Fixing negative patterns
Chris Williamson speaking to Alain de Botton
Healing is one of the most powerful journeys we can take. It allows us to grow into ourselves, strengthen our relationships, and move through life with greater clarity and compassion.
In this thought-provoking conversation, philosopher and author Alain de Botton explores what it really means to heal. He talks about the origins of our inner critical voice and how we can learn to listen to it differently. He shares why it’s often hard to connect with our emotions—and how intellectualising can sometimes get in the way, especially for those of us who are naturally analytical.
Expect wise and practical advice on how to let go of obsessive patterns, how to navigate relationships when one person is anxious and the other avoidant, and why so many of us stay stuck in unhappy dynamics. Alain also touches on how to rebuild self-worth and find more emotional freedom.
It’s a gentle but deeply insightful look at what it means to grow, love, and live with more awareness.
Listen to the episode here:
Alain de Botton - How To Fix Your Negative Patterns