DAMN, Do I Even Like Me? I Need You to See Me So I Can See Myself
About this episode
The episode explores the host's struggle with self-acceptance and the need for external validation.
This one sat in my notes for six months. I didn’t record it because I didn’t have the courage. Not because I didn’t have the words. This episode started with a logo. A conversation. A misunderstanding. And a video that may or may not have been about me. But that wasn’t the point. The point was the sting. The point was realizing that maybe I wasn’t being attacked. Maybe I was being exposed. Because what if the reason I’m always looking for applause, downloads, compliments, awards, and “you’re dope” messages… is because I don’t trust my own voice? What if I’ve been outsourcing my self-worth? In this episode, I sit with the uncomfortable question: Do I even like me? Not love. Like. We talk about: Seeking validation like it’s a dopamine hit Downplaying compliments while still needing them Giving so much to others that you feel valuable Living in the future and never celebrating progress The difference between liking yourself and loving yourself Showing up for yourself as proof This isn’t a lesson. It’s not a clean five-step fix. It’s a confession. Because love doesn’t come before like. And maybe it’s about DAMN time we learn how to like ourselves first. It’s About DAMN Time Segment…
People in this episode
Host: Jarratt DAMN
Topics covered
- self-worth
- validation
- self-acceptance
- personal growth
- mental health
Keywords
- self-love
- validation
- dopamine hit
- self-worth
- personal growth
- self-acceptance
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