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Do your hate yourself?
Do your hate yourself?
Do your hate yourself?
Saturday 22nd February 2025
Explore the roots of self-hatred with Dr Blaise Aguirre on All In The Mind, and learn strategies to foster self-compassion.
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Episode Overview
- Self-hatred often begins in childhood among highly sensitive individuals.
- Parental and societal expectations can significantly impact self-esteem.
- Trauma, especially in childhood, can contribute to pervasive self-loathing.
- Creating a mental 'wedge' between identity and self-hatred is crucial.
- Negative feelings are learned and can be unlearned through self-compassion.
You have to create this wedge from the idea that self-hatred is a core part of your identity and you.
Ever wondered why some people have an inner critic that's constantly tearing them down? This episode of All In The Mind tackles the heavy topic of self-hatred, a feeling that can be as all-consuming as it is debilitating. Dr Blaise Aguirre, a child and adolescent psychiatrist from Harvard Medical School, joins host Sana Khadar to unpack the origins of this pervasive self-loathing and explore ways to manage it.
Through compelling anecdotes and professional insights, Dr Aguirre explains how self-hatred often starts in childhood, particularly among highly sensitive individuals. The episode delves into the impact of parenting, societal expectations, and trauma on one's self-perception. Dr Aguirre shares stories of patients who felt unworthy and deserving of punishment for even minor mistakes, shedding light on how these feelings can be deeply ingrained and difficult to shake. But there's hope.
Dr Aguirre offers practical advice for creating a mental 'wedge' between one's identity and self-hatred, emphasizing that these negative feelings are learned and can be unlearned. If you've ever struggled with harsh self-criticism or know someone who does, this episode provides valuable insights and strategies for fostering self-compassion. Tune in to understand more about the roots of self-hatred and discover ways to combat it.