In this episode of The Art of Growth, Joel Hubbard and Jim Zartman sit down once again with therapist Michelle Pruett to explore “faux wisdom” in the therapy world—those phrases, concepts, and quick fixes that sound good but miss the heart of true healing. Together, they unpack how readiness, resistance, and relational depth play vital roles in transformation. They also revisit the importance of calibrated support and challenge, the misuse of trauma language, and how timing matters more than advice.

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About the Guest:

Michelle Pruett, M.Ed., Ed.S., LPC, is a licensed counselor in private practice in Birmingham, AL. For more than 20 years, she has worked to make a difference for individuals, families, and couples by helping them heal from trauma and build healthy attachment. Michelle provides therapy, training, and therapist supervision to share her passion for helping people of all ages find healing.

She is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and she recently earned her Art of Growth certification.

Learn more about her work at www.pruettcounseling.com

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Jeff Cook is a professor of philosophy and co-host of the Around the Circle podcast. He lives in Greeley, Colorado, and is the author of three books, including Around the Circle | An Enneagram Book, available June 2025. www.aroundthecircle.org

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Tyler Zach is an author, Enneagram coach, and former pastor with 19 years of full-time ministry experience. He has written a 40-day devotional
for every Enneagram type (20,000 copies sold) and cultivated a vibrant community of over 47,000 Enneagram enthusiasts on Instagram (@gospelforenneagram). Today, Tyler produces 4-day virtual EnneaSummits that feature world-class experts to help you gain transformative insight and practical wisdom through the lens of the Enneagram.

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