Summary: Ira Israel is a psychotherapist and the author of How to Survive Your Childhood Now That You’re an Adult. In today’s episode we discuss why we carry the beliefs and defense mechanisms that we form as kids into our adults lives — and most importantly — how to break out of these patterns to become our most authentic selves. Do you know how many text messages are the equivalent to one real hug? Tune in to find out!<br> <br> Full show notes and links at AreYouBeingReal.com/151
