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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