Why We Lie and How to Become Radically Honest

Welcome to Adaptable | Behavior Explained! Today we're going to talk about lying as a trauma response, why we lie, how it works, and how we can incorporate radical honesty to live a more fulfilled life. Lying is a pervasive human behavior. Honesty isn't always our default setting - sometimes we may find ourselves bending the truth. When little ones start telling their own versions of events, it can stir a mix of parental worry and amusement (given how easily their tales unravel). Surprisingly, in those early years, these fibs indicate a cognitive milestone. Let's explore the effects of lying and learn how we can incorporate radical honesty as our compass!

I'm Kelly O'Horo, Attachment based EMDR Therapist, EMDRIA Consultant, and Advanced Trainer. I'm a mom of 5, Nonna of 5, wife, and a healer. I have the honor of spending my workdays walking along side people while they brave their healing journeys. I try to live with the generous assumption that we're all doing the best we can with what we know. Therapists are teachers for the "life stuff" and "emotional vocabulary" that may not have been learned due to gaps in our care givers capabilities. In the last 15 years I've learned that people are freaking amazing, resilient, and inspiring. Most importantly, we are hardwired for connection and for healing!

I hope to bring an authentic, compassionate, and unpolished approach while we explore a variety of topics such as parenting, marriage, relationships, dating, trauma, attachment, adoption, depression, addiction, anxiety, and love! There's a why for all behaviors and an explanation that makes perfect sense as emotion is at the root of it all.

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