Understanding Your True Identity with Dr Jeremy Thompson

Understanding Your True Identity with Dr Jeremy Thompson

From Hardiness with Dr Paul Taylor by Paul Taylor

May 22, 2026 · 53 min

About this episode

Dr. Paul Taylor chats with Dr. Jeremy Thompson about the complexities of identity and mental health, focusing on self-perception and the impact of early life experiences.

In this episode, I chat with Dr. Jeremy Thompson as we delve into the complexities of identity and mental health. We explore how early life experiences shape our self-perception and the importance of understanding one's true self. Jeremy shares insights from his extensive experience in family medicine and psychological medicine, emphasising the need to separate negative self-perceptions from one's core identity. The conversation touches on the impact of societal labels, the role of upbringing in mental health, and practical approaches to fostering a positive self-image. Key Takeaways Self-identity as a dynamic, compartmentalised system                                                      People’s sense of self is best understood as a mix of core positives and externalised negatives, which should be separated rather than conflated. Childhood trauma’s impact is modifiable through focused reframing                                      Traumatic…

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Paul Taylor

Guest: Dr. Jeremy Thompson

Topics covered

  • identity
  • mental health
  • self-perception
  • childhood trauma
  • positive self-image

Keywords

  • identity
  • mental health
  • self-perception
  • childhood trauma
  • positive self-image
  • societal labels
  • authentic self-awareness

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