Episode 136: Confronting Regrets with Dr. Barry Farber
May 31, 2023
You gain wisdom with age, but sometimes it comes hand in hand with a nagging sense of regret. It’s like looking back and realizing all the ‘should haves’ and ‘could haves.’
I’m thrilled to welcome back a returning guest on the show today, Dr. Barry Farber, a highly respected professor of psychology at Columbia University. With a wealth of knowledge and a successful private practice, Dr. Barry Farber has authored numerous books and research papers in psychology.
In today’s episode, we’ll hear his thoughts on the powerful theme of regret—the unavoidable force that shapes our decisions. Dr. Barry Farber offers valuable insights on navigating through regret and discovering pathways to personal growth and progress.
We discussed:
- Why regret is inevitable—but it can guide us to make better choices
- How to work through your regret and find ways to move forward
- How to make peace with your regret by creating a new narrative
- The most common type of regret people often have in life
- Why the actions you haven’t taken are more subject to imagined outcome
- How to find the courage to talk to someone about your regrets
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