The Desire To Be Seen

The desire to be seen is a primal human need, and under the guise of many names it drives our behaviors and shapes society. Tara Howley, co-founder of AOA, joins Brett for a conversation about the importance of being seen, why many of us fear it, and how shame colors our experience of it. They also explore the role of curiosity in resolving conflicts and deepening connections, and how our societal mores prevent people from being seen in important ways that have far-reaching consequences.

They also cover:

• Signs and symptoms of an unowned or unseen desire to be seen

• Fear of being arrogant or prideful

• The impact of parents not seeing their children's accomplishments

• The disallowed parts of ourselves that we need to see