Psychology Has It Backwards

Episode 190: Labeling Ourselves

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Apr 26, 2025
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ANECDOTE

Judy's "Ugly Smart" Label

  • Judy Sedgman recalls being labeled "the ugly smart one" in junior high, shaping her self-image.
  • She later recognized how such labels limit experiences and secure false self-concepts.
ANECDOTE

Pushed to Dive: Changing Labels

  • Chris Seath shared her experience of not diving off a rock because she thought she "didn't dive."
  • After a push from a friend, she realized her self-label was just an excuse and enjoyed the experience.
INSIGHT

The Trap of Psychological Labels

  • Psychology's reliance on labels often traps people with identities tied to diagnosis.
  • People adopt these labels as part of their ego, which can become self-limiting and cause suffering.
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