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The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast

1KHO 440: Breaking the Silence - Understanding and Overcoming Self-Loathing| Dr. Blaise Aguirre

Mar 3, 2025
52:37

Self-loathing is a silent epidemic—often overlooked, misunderstood, and deeply ingrained from an early age. In this groundbreaking episode of The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast, Ginny Yurich sits down with Dr. Blaise Aguirre, Harvard psychiatrist and author of I Hate Myself: Overcoming Self-Loathing and Realizing Why You’re Wrong About You. Dr. Aguirre reveals why self-hatred is rarely addressed in therapy, how it differs from depression, and the surprising ways it manifests in children—even before they can remember ever liking themselves.


He dives into the dangerous impact of modern social media, the crucial role of autonomy in childhood, and why simply telling kids they are lovable doesn’t work. Instead, he offers practical, science-backed strategies to help children build resilience, develop a sense of agency, and discover what truly lights them up. With eye-opening insights and real solutions, this episode is essential for parents, educators, and anyone seeking a fresh approach to mental health.


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