The Recovery Pod - Self-Help Podcast with Steven & Friends
The Recovery Pod - Self-Help Podcast with Steven & Friends
"Addicted To Attention" | Inner Void, Low Self-Esteem, Toxic Behavior, Daddy Issues | The Recovery Pod
"Addicted To Attention" | Inner Void, Low Self-Esteem, Toxic Behavior, Daddy Issues | The Recovery Pod
"Addicted To Attention" | Inner Void, Low Self-Esteem, Toxic Behavior, Daddy Issues | The Recovery Pod
Sunday 14th March 2021
Dive into 'The Recovery Pod' as Steven and friends discuss the psychology of attention-seeking, ego, and toxic behavior, offering empathy and practical advice.
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The Recovery Pod - Self-Help Podcast with Steven & Friends
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Get the buttons here!Seeking Attention: The Hidden Costs of Fame and Ego
I feel like things balance like that, because when you're driven by the external world and you're chasing these things, like Takashi, all this attention from other people, he's not worried about finding inner peace, he's not worried about thought identification.
What drives someone to constantly seek the spotlight? In this episode of 'The Recovery Pod', Steven and his friends dive into the psychological underpinnings of attention-seeking and toxic behavior, inspired by the Supervillain documentary on Tekashi 6ix9ine. They explore how low self-esteem and a sense of emptiness can lead people to crave validation from others, often at the expense of their own well-being.
The hosts discuss the role of ego in celebrity culture and how it fuels unhealthy behaviors, drawing parallels with figures like Michael Jackson who struggled with similar issues. This conversation doesn't shy away from tough topics like childhood trauma and 'daddy issues', shedding light on how these early experiences can trap individuals in a cycle of seeking approval. Is there a way out? The hosts believe there is, but it's a challenging path.
Tune in for an honest, thought-provoking discussion that offers both empathy and practical advice for anyone grappling with these issues.