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526. Can You Be Addicted to Self Help? Dr. Thema Bryant Explains!


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Drop in and open your heart for this warm hug of an episode as the amazing author and psychologist, Dr. Thema Bryant, walks us through the most relatable and actionable self-help practices you’ll ever come across. K + L get personal with their own experiences and lessons from therapy during this truthful, energetic, and enlightening episode. 

Dr. Thema helps us unpack the impact of social media on our sense of self, explaining the nuance to how and why narcissism seems (it actually isn’t!) so apparent in the space. We also learn how the most outward and seemingly self-promotional actions can actually be manifestations of shame, fear, and guilt – and how to understand that dynamic in yourself and in others.

How to live more authentically, foster more meaningful relationships, avoid the pitfalls of self-erasure, and process the endless wave of Insta therapy – you don’t want to miss it.

We also talk about:

  • Unpacking nuggets of information for what they mean to you
  • K + L share therapy experiences 
  • Self-erasure and how we trick ourselves into it 
  • Reintroducing yourself – as yourself 
  • Learning love languages
  • Showing love during times of conflict 
  • Is everyone a narcissist?
  • The intersection between therapy and spirituality
  • Inspiration for her new book
  • Resources:

    • Read: Homecoming by Dr. Thema Bryant
    • Listen: Homecoming Podcast
    • Website: https://drthema.com
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