135. But I Have Low Self-Esteem

Author: Sarah & Stef
Published: Wed 14 Feb 2024
Episode Link: https://sites.libsyn.com/360521/135-but-i-have-low-self-esteem

Self-esteem has implications in eating disorder recovery, and this episode explores some of those -- including self-compassion, connection, competence, comparison, social expectations, shame, and even anger! Tune in for this nuanced conversation about self-esteem (and self-worth, by extension) with topics including:

What comes first -- low self-esteem or disordered eating behaviors?
The relationship between safety, shame, and self esteem (especially in restrictive behaviors)
The role of creativity (for Stef) and self-compassion (for Sarah)
Addressing the expectations we have of ourselves
The momentum of self-esteem when it interacts with other concepts (like consistency)
"Pinterest Moms" as a gateway to Stef's self esteem rehabilitation
Social covert pressure vs overt pressure
Competence for self-esteem for self worth
The Five C's of self-esteem in research
The role of Joy (and rethinking "joy")
Are glimmers the opposite of triggers?
Six Pillars of Self Esteem by Nathaniel Brandon (book)
Self esteem vs self worth
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