Welcome to The Paradox of Change, where three experienced therapists guide you through the essential truth: I B4We - You have to have a relationship with yourself before you can have a relationship with others! We believe in understanding your needs, boundaries, and capacity for connection - because the most important relationship you'll ever have is the one with yourself. Meet Your Guides: Elliot Burgess - Individual therapist specializing in men's mental health and the foundational "I" work that transforms all relationships Lottie Passell-Syms - Sex and intimacy specialist dedicated to couples therapy, helping partners navigate the "We" journey through deeper connection and authentic communication and better sex. Fi Sclif - Individual therapy and growth coaching focusing on mindset, money, and marketing What You'll Discover: • How self-discovery leads to relationship mastery • Lottie's proven couples therapy techniques for rebuilding intimacy and trust • Practical tools for infidelity recovery, trauma healing, and authentic communication • Insights into masculinity, femininity, and identity development • Strategies for navigating divorce, dating after trauma, and co-parenting • Real conversations about narcissistic abuse recovery and neurodiversity in relationships Our Philosophy: Inspired by Carl Rogers' wisdom: "When a client accepts themselves as they are, the curious paradox is that they then change." Whether you're working on yourself individually or as a couple, transformation starts within - heal your relationship with yourself, and watch every other relationship in your life flourish. Content You Can Expect: • Deep-dive conversations with mental health experts • Individual growth episodes ("The I Series") with Elliot, Fi & Lottie • Couples-focused content ("The We Series") with Lottie's expertise • "I B4We Deep Dives" - All three tackling complex topics together • Real stories of resilience and recovery • Practical tools you can use immediately Whether you're single and working on yourself, in a relationship needing guidance, or navigating life transitions, we're here as your collaborative guides, not distant experts, but fellow travelers who've walked these paths. New episodes every two weeks “|” 26+ episodes available now! Subscribe and join our community of people choosing accountability and growth! https://linktr.ee/theparadoxofchange
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