Ep 26: Vulnerability, drive and being seen with Darci Charlie Dee

"I fall apart in private. I resolve in private. But I’m learning that there’s real power in being seen while I’m still in it—not just after I’ve figured it out”

In this raw and resonant episode, Rick sits down with Darci Charlie Dee—yoga teacher, retreat facilitator, and fellow Gestalt therapy student—for a real-deal conversation about the courage it takes to be seen. They talk about the ways we hold it together to feel safe, the slow practice of letting people in mid-mess, and what it means to be both driven and deeply tender.

This one is all about the stuff beneath the surface: rest guilt, emotional exposure, isolation vs intimacy, and how structured group work can transform the way we relate to ourselves and others.

✨ Key Takeaways

• Being “the grounded one” can be a subtle way of hiding vulnerability

• Rest is often accompanied by guilt—and it takes work to unhook from that

• True intimacy is built when we let others witness our process, not just our outcome

• Gestalt group work offers a rare and powerful space to practice being fully seen

• Productivity can be a mask for discomfort—and letting go of it can feel terrifying and liberating

• You don’t need to earn your rest

• What we fear being judged for is often the exact thing that deepens connection

👥 Who Should Listen

This episode is for anyone who feels pressure to always appear "okay"—especially the high-achievers, the steady ones, the space-holders. If you're exploring what it means to be vulnerable, to rest without guilt, or to soften your edges in safe relationship, this one’s for you.

Also a beautiful listen for therapists-in-training, yoga teachers, and anyone curious about Gestalt therapy or the magic of being witnessed in a group setting.

🌱 Coming Soon

This episode introduces a free audio series I’m building called Unstuck. It’s a 6-part journey into the gentle, grounded work of creating momentum without force. You can join the waiting list here .