What if pain wasn’t something to escape—but something to learn from? In this powerful episode of The Willpower Podcast, Dr. Mike Strand shares how profound grief cracked open a deeper understanding of healing, vulnerability, and emotional resilience.

Together, Mike and William explore the real work of therapy—not as symptom suppression, but as expansion—and why strength is often found in the quiet discipline of letting go. Whether you're navigating loss, stuck in survival mode, or just seeking deeper meaning, this conversation offers a rare look at the emotional frameworks that create lasting transformation.

We cover:
✅ Why healing requires surrender, not control
✅ The relationship between grief, love, and identity
✅ How therapy reframes pain as a teacher
✅ The role of boundaries in becoming fully alive

Stick around for one of the most honest, grounded, and eye-opening conversations on emotional health, purpose, and the will to grow.

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Guest links:

🌍 Website: https://www.connectedcounselingwellness.com/about

📸 Instagram: psych_doctor_mike

Timestamps:

0:00 – Intro
6:20 – The grief that cracked everything open
14:05 – Why pain is a form of love
22:40 – Letting go of the outcome
33:10 – Therapy as expansion, not repair
45:30 – Redefining masculinity through boundaries
57:50 – What healing actually looks like
1:07:15 – Final thoughts and takeaways

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