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.

July 1, 2021
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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.

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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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Transcript

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