E675 - How To Stop Hating Yourself

I break down the difference between self-esteem and self-worth, and why becoming more successful, capable, or accomplished may not resolve the deeper feeling that something is wrong with you. I explore how shame, neglect, abandonment, and other early experiences can shape our sense of worth and lead us to believe that we have to constantly prove our value.

I also share practical ways to separate who we are from what we do, treat ourselves as inherently worthy, and begin expressing our needs honestly in our relationships. Ultimately, I explain how we can move from “I have to pr...