Will Young
Will Young
Self-Hatred
Self-Hatred
Self-Hatred
Tuesday 25th April 2023
Will Young and Sarah Stein Lubrano explore how acceptance can combat self-hatred in this episode of 'The Wellbeing Lab'.
38 minutes
Thought-provoking
Informative
Empowering
Compassionate
Hopeful
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Episode Overview
- The episode explores the antidote to self-hatred and challenges the idea that self-love is the solution
- It delves into the importance of therapy and responsibility in fostering self-acceptance
- The conversation navigates through the significance of human relationships in dealing with self-hatred
- Insights are presented on a realistic and pragmatic approach to self-care and introspection
- Listeners are encouraged to approach their inner voices with acceptance and cultivate meaningful connections for overall wellbeing
Our suggestion is a realistic, pessimistic, but pragmatic and somewhat hopeful approach that, in the long run, being both realistic and nice to ourselves is going to be better for us than ruthlessly either criticizing or affirming the way that we currently are.
Ever felt stuck between hating yourself and struggling to love yourself? You're not alone. In this episode of 'The Wellbeing Lab', host Will Young chats with Sarah Stein Lubrano from The School of Life about a refreshing perspective on self-acceptance. They dive into the idea that acceptance, rather than self-love, might be the key to overcoming self-hatred. The conversation touches on the roles of expectations, compassion, and friendships in shaping our self-view.
They even take a brief detour into the thoughts of German philosopher Theodor W. Adorno. This episode isn't just about self-help clichés; it's about practical steps and real talk on how to treat yourself with kindness and understanding. If you're tired of the same old advice about loving yourself, this episode offers a more grounded approach to finding peace within.