Self Love for Healing - Myths, Misconceptions and Key Obstacles

In this episode, John provides a comprehensive overview of self love in the context of healing from trauma and mental illness. Key points discussed include common myths and misconceptions about self love, such as vanity, narcissism, and selfishness, and how these ideas are influenced by religious and cultural backgrounds. John also addresses the obstacles to self love such as dogma, avoidance patterns, cognitive biases around responsibility and service, the addiction to earning love, self hatred, and the distrust of oneself. 

00:00 Introduction to Self Love and Healing

00:42 Myths and Misconceptions About Self Love

01:59 Religious Influences on Self Love

03:06 The Impact of Narcissism and Hubris

04:59 Selfishness and Self Love

07:05 Evangelical Whiplash and Cognitive Dissonance

12:08 Clearing the Path for True Self Love

14:56 Obstacles to Self Love

15:46 Dogma and Religious Upbringing

20:59 Patterning and Avoidance

22:17 Cognitive Bias of Responsibility and Service

26:26 Addiction to Earning Love

28:20 Self Hatred and Compulsions

33:15 Healing the Divide Within

37:52 Conclusion and Next Steps

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