Curated Questions: Conversations Celebrating the Power of Questions!
Curated Questions: Conversations Celebrating the Power of Questions!
Ken Woodward
Safety, Burnout, and the High-Achievement Mask! | Garrett Wood #56
1 hour 35 minutes Posted Nov 6, 2025 at 5:09 am.
The Mask of Perfectionism
Welcome to Curated Questions
Meet Garrett Wood
Garrett's Early Experiences with Questions
The Power and Danger of Questions
Socratic Method and Questioning Authority
Curiosity and Childhood
The Role of Questions in Executive Coaching
Creating a Safe Space for Growth
Helping Clients Trust The Process
The Therapeutic Relationship
Understanding Pain and Healing
Non-Sleep Deep Rest
The Mundane Tasks and Mind Wandering
Non-Sleep Deep Rest Explained
The Power of Journaling
Practical Applications of Non-Sleep Deep Rest
Recognizing and Addressing Burnout
The Importance of Biofeedback
Understanding and Identifying Cynicism
The Concept of Masking
Living Authentically
The Journey of Self-Discovery
The Role of Questions in Personal Growth
Exploring Identity and Attachment
Final Thoughts and Takeaways
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Show notes
"The closer you become with these people while you're wearing that mask, the more distant you actually feel from the people around you." - Garrett Wood
In this episode of Curated Questions, host Ken Woodward engages in a deep conversation with Garrett Wood, a national board-certified health and wellness coach and certified clinical hypnotherapist. Garrett shares his insights on the hidden tolls of high achievement, addressing issues such as perfectionism, imposter syndrome, and burnout. He explores the power of questions and how they can transform our understanding of identity, worth, and achievement.
The discussion dives into the paradox of wearing masks to gain social acceptance, the first signs of burnout manifesting as cynicism, and the importance of creating authentic connections. Garrett also discusses practical strategies, such as non-sleep deep rest, to enhance performance and creativity, as well as the role of self-compassion in maintaining mental health.
This episode offers valuable perspectives on how to navigate and make sense of the world through the power of questioning.
This Curated Questions episode can be found on all major platforms and at CuratedQuestions.com.
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Episode Notes
Resources Mentioned
Gnosis Therapy
Socrates
Douglas Adams
Immanuel Kant
Amy Radin
Explain Pain Theory by David Butler and Lorimer Moseley
Nociception
Thomas Edison
Albert Einstein
Carl Jung
Five Levels of Attachment by Don Miguel Ruiz Jr.
Garrett Wood on LinkedIn at Gnosis Therapy
Gnosis Therapy on Instagram
Producer Ben Ford
Beauty Pill
Producer Ben Ford
Beauty Pill