Why Self-Help is NOT Always Helpful for Self-Love

Why Self-Help is NOT Always Helpful for Self-Love

March 5, 2026 · 34 min · Episode 293

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This episode explores the complex relationship between self-help and self-love, highlighting how the self-help industry can sometimes make women feel inadequate.

If you’ve ever felt like you have to constantly optimize your life to deserve self-love, this conversation will help you rethink how you approach personal development. A deep dive into the complicated relationship between self-help and self love, and why the self-help industry can sometimes leave women feeling more inadequate instead of more confident.

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Host: Mary Jelkovsky

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