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Ep 62: Self Hatred and the Bullsh*t of the Self Esteem Movement

Where My Moms At? w/ Christina P.
Where My Moms At? w/ Christina P.
Episode • Feb 23, 2016 • 1h 3m

"Love yourself" is the mantra of plus-sized models and drag queens, but what does that really mean? Does anybody really love themselves? The book "Self Compassion" by Kristin Neff argues that most people don't and the self esteem movement doesn't really solve the problem of self loathing. But is it possible that self-loathing could be a good thing in small doses? Take a listen, bros.

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