Reparenting Yourself: Joe Ryan on Building Self-Worth from Scratch
It is so hard for people to come out of hiding, to show the parts of them that they don't feel lovable for or accepted for, and they bury those parts of themselves deep and they go so far in the other direction so that nobody ever looks at them, nobody can ever see them and nobody can ever know they're there.
Ever felt like you were carrying the weight of your parents' expectations? In this eye-opening episode of 'It's Not You, It's Your Trauma', Joe Ryan dives deep into the concept of self-parenting. He explores how unmet childhood needs can shape our self-worth and how reparenting ourselves can be a game-changer in the healing process. Joe unpacks the idea that it's not a child's job to fulfill a parent's emotional needs.
Instead, parents should provide a foundation of love and support, enabling the child to discover their true self. But what happens when that foundation is missing? Ryan shares his personal journey of overcoming the societal pressures to maintain a perfect facade and the impact this had on his mental health. He talks candidly about his struggles with self-disgust and the steps he took to embrace all parts of himself, even those he found hard to love.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone grappling with self-worth issues or feeling burdened by their past. Joe's raw honesty and practical advice offer a beacon of hope for those ready to embark on their own journey of self-discovery and acceptance.