Do You Feel Like You’ve Lost Yourself? with Dr. Sara Kuburic
Oct 9, 2023
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Existential psychotherapist Dr. Sara Kuburic joins the hosts to discuss self loss, self discovery, healing, and finding happiness. They explore the concept of losing oneself in compromises and relationships, living for experiences rather than outcomes, and the importance of self-acceptance and body appreciation. They also discuss the trend of therapists as social media influencers and touch on Taylor Swift's relationships and the nostalgia for 90s supermodels.
Existential therapy delves into deeper existential questions about identity and purpose, aiming to help individuals find meaning and understanding in their lives.
Therapists as influencers on social media have made therapy more accessible, normalized seeking therapy, and provided psychoeducation and advocacy in an engaging way.
Infographics on social media have played a significant role in destigmatizing therapy and creating a sense of comfort, community, and normalcy.
Self-loss is a transformative process that involves questioning one's identity and embracing discomfort and uncertainty to unlock personal growth and authentic living.
Deep dives
Existential therapy and its focus on existential questions
Existential therapy, as practiced by Sarah Kubrik, is based on an existential lens, which explores topics such as death, meaninglessness, responsibility, and choice. It aims to address deeper existential questions, helping individuals understand who they are and why they are here.
The rise of therapist influencers and the impact of social media
The emergence of therapists as influencers on social media, as seen with Sarah Kubrik and her 1.6 million Instagram followers, has been a surprising and positive development. It allows therapy to be more accessible, normalizes seeking therapy, and offers psychoeducation and advocacy in a fun and approachable way.
The benefits of using infographics in therapy content
Sarah Kubrik, like many therapists, utilizes infographics on social media to provide educational content. Infographics are a visual way to share information, making therapy concepts more engaging, easily understood, and shareable. They have played a significant role in destigmatizing therapy and helping individuals find comfort, community, and a sense of normalcy.
Understanding existential therapy in contrast to traditional therapy modalities
Existential therapy, which Sarah Kubrik practices, differs from traditional therapy modalities like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). While CBT focuses on changing negative thoughts and behaviors, existential therapy delves into deeper existential questions about identity, purpose, and the human experience. It explores themes such as death, choice, and personal responsibility, aiming to help individuals find meaning and understanding in their lives.
Understanding Existential Crisis
An existential crisis involves questioning one's existence and feeling a sense of suffering and negative impact. It is important to differentiate between casually using the term and actually experiencing it in a profound way. The podcast highlights the significance of understanding the real meaning of an existential crisis and the need to acknowledge the presence of suffering in such situations.
Finding Authenticity in Life
The podcast episode shares the story of the speaker's personal journey towards realizing the need for authenticity in life. It emphasizes the importance of self-reflection and self-awareness. The speaker recounts an experience that made them question the life they were living and led to a period of exploration and transformation. It highlights the significance of finding one's own path and leaving behind societal expectations.
Asking the Right Questions
The podcast explores the significance of asking deeper and more meaningful questions in relationships and conversations. It emphasizes the need to go beyond surface-level interactions and inquire about one's true happiness, fulfillment, and sense of self. The episode discusses the benefits of asking introspective questions and the impact it can have on building deeper connections and understanding oneself better.
Embracing Self-Loss and Transformation
The podcast episode delves into the concept of self-loss and its role in personal growth and transformation. The speaker explains that self-loss is the process of questioning one's identity, realizing the need for change, and embarking on a journey of self-discovery. It highlights the importance of embracing the discomfort and uncertainty that comes with self-loss as a way to unlock personal growth and create a more fulfilling and authentic life.
If you’ve ever asked yourself “Who am I?” and/or “How did I get here?”, this episode is for you. We are honored to welcome existential psychotherapist and author Dr. Sara Kuburic to discuss the concept of self loss, self discovery, healing, and finding happiness. Sara explains self loss and shares her personal story of questioning her whole life and making changes to find happiness. We discuss the question of “What are we working toward?” especially at the expense of our own happiness, and talk about establishing a healthy connection to our bodies, mental decluttering, and creating space for our true selves to thrive. Before Sara joins us, we’re celebrating our friendiversary, recapping our Texas trip (and the wildest stripper/bonding moment of all time), and doing a pop culture roundup (Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, Love is Blind, and more). Enjoy!
Follow Sara on Instagram @millennial.therapist, find more at her website, and check out her new book It’s On Me.
