Shame, Self-Worth, and Cultural Narratives

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This chapter explores the impact of cultural backgrounds on feelings of shame and self-worth, revealing how societal expectations shape personal narratives. It highlights the paradox of external success juxtaposed with internal dissatisfaction, drawing from examples of public figures. Through discussions on fairness, creative expression, and the complexities of upbringing, the speakers emphasize the importance of unconditional love and self-acceptance in personal identity.

Yascha Mounk and Shalom Auslander discuss the origins of the stories that make us feel bad about ourselves.

Shalom Auslander is an American novelist, memoirist, and essayist. He is the author of Foreskin's Lament and, most recently, FEH: A Memoir.

In this week's conversation, Yascha Mounk and Shalom Auslander discuss how religious narratives inherited from the Judeo-Christian tradition affect our sense of self-worth; how to actually help oneself while steering clear of "self-help"; and how to begin the lifelong work of charting a path towards unconditional love and self-acceptance.

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