Embracing Vulnerability
Kate shares her journey with self-esteem and the struggle of self-deprecation, often using humor to cope. She reflects on the importance of breaking this cycle for her daughters, emphasizing the need for them to grow up feeling empowered rather than inheriting negative self-talk. The conversation highlights a universal truth: we all grapple with our own challenges, reminding listeners they're not alone in their struggles.In this clip
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Mental Illness Happy Hour
#246 Kate Spencer
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If I have worked super hard on myself physically and mentally for years as a 21-year-old man, why does it sting so much more when I open up about my life, values, and passions and still don't achieve a deeper connection? This question relates to the following episodes and clips: Episode 558 - Jenny Slate, Creative Pressure; Episode 110: Greg Behrendt Returns, Fears and Vulnerabilities; 210: Howie Mandel | A Conversation About Mental Health, Talent, and Perseverance; Coping Skills; 249: What Kids Really Need with Donovan Taylor Hall; the clip "The Disconnect Pandemic"; "A Toymaker With a Dark Secret and a Giant Heart: Melissa Bernstein"; the clip "Embracing Personal Growth"; and "DO THIS With Your Money To Build Wealth & NEVER GO BROKE | Gino Wickman & Lewis Howes"; and the clip "Healing Through Acknowledgment."
If I have worked super hard on myself physically and mentally for years as a 21-year-old man, why does it sting much more when I open up about my life, values, and passions and still don't achieve a deeper connection? This question relates to the following episodes and clips: 417 - Jamie Kilstein interviews Me About Escaping The Noise and Finding What Works For You, Vulnerability in Comedy, Episode 110: Greg Behrendt Returns, Fears and Vulnerabilities, 210: Howie Mandel | A Conversation About Mental Health, Talent, and Perseverance, Coping Skills, 249: What Kids Really Need with Donovan Taylor Hall, the clip "The Disconnect Pandemic," "A Toymaker With a Dark Secret and a Giant Heart: Melissa Bernstein," the clip "Embracing Personal Growth," and "DO THIS With Your Money To Build Wealth & NEVER GO BROKE | Gino Wickman & Lewis Howes," and the clip "Healing Through Acknowledgment."