Personal Growth, Healing & Relationships

Real growth doesn’t take a predictable course. In these episodes of On Deck with Chris Herman, guests talk openly about recovering from adversity, leaving the past behind and building a genuine relationship with themselves before building stronger relationships with others.

The conversations are unscripted and sometimes raw, not polished self-help talking points. If you’re looking for a personal growth podcast, a self improvement podcast or a relationship podcast, these episodes touch on self-awareness, healing and mindfulness. Conscious relationships, spirituality and the decisions that form us come up as well.

What You'll Learn

Personal growth often starts with noticing why you react to certain things. Jason Henry talks about this in his conversation with Chris Herman. He describes a period of catastrophic change that came after an illness and a breakup. A lot of things came up for him during that time. He started looking at his life, his relationships and the things he had learned while growing up.

People-pleasing is one example. Henry talks about learning to say no and being more comfortable with boundaries. He also talks about the importance of having a good relationship with yourself before trying to build better relationships with other people.

You don’t have to wait for something big to happen before you look at your own life. Little things count. Do something just because you enjoy it. Think about a mistake instead of brushing it off. Stay open to an idea you’d normally ignore.

Henry also talks about journaling. Not everyone likes writing in a journal, so he has another idea. Use the voice recorder on your phone and talk through whatever’s on your mind. Sometimes hearing your own thoughts out loud is enough to make things a little clearer.

Episodes in This Collection

Personal Growth

We don’t always stop to rethink what is no longer working until life forces us to. Personal growth can start there. Self-awareness, intentional choices, lifelong learning and becoming more comfortable with who you are all come up in the conversations on On Deck.

Healing and Self-Awareness

Some experiences still shape our thoughts, choices and relationships, and we don’t always look at them closely. Healing starts with doing that honestly. These conversations treat self-healing as a process that continues over time and not something that happens overnight.

Relationships

We don’t always notice the patterns we repeat in our relationships. People-pleasing, trouble setting boundaries, and putting someone else’s needs ahead of your own are all worth stopping to reflect on. The Jason Henry conversation looks closely at this, including how past experiences can shape behavior in adult relationships.

Consciousness and Spirituality

Mindfulness, meditation, spirituality and the different ways people make sense of their experiences all come up in this collection. The discussions stay open and personal. The collection does not push one answer for everyone, and different perspectives get room.

Personal Growth Conversations with On Deck With Chris Herman

Does growing as a person change how you act around others? On the On Deck with Chris Herman podcast, guests talk about recovering from hard times and building a relationship with themselves.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Is Personal Growth?

Personal growth is an ongoing process. It means building self-awareness and healing from past experiences. It also means developing habits and mindsets on purpose, so your life feels fuller and more authentic.

How Does Trauma Affect Relationships Later in Life?

Closeness, conflict, boundaries, trust and rejection often feel different when you’ve lived through trauma that was never processed. Some people become big people-pleasers. They go along with things and keep the peace because that’s what feels safe.

What Are Simple Ways to Start a Personal Growth Practice?

Journaling is one of the easiest places to start, and it can be brief. A voice memo on your phone works too. Journaling for stress gets it out of your head and leaves space to reflect.

Listen In

Real growth rarely follows a straight path, and healing takes time. On Deck with Chris Herman is unscripted, so the talk comes from real experience. Choose an episode and listen in.

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