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Struggling To Figure Out Who You Are? Dr. Sara Kuburic Can Help

Nov 20, 2023

Psychotherapist Dr. Sara Kuburic shares her personal experience of self-loss, offering wisdom and practical steps for reconnecting with your true self. They discuss the emptiness of self-loss triggered by major life changes and the ongoing practice of self-discovery through curiosity and playfulness. They explore growing up in challenging times and the impact on perception, anxiety as a sign of freedom, the importance of responsibility and its connection to authenticity, and recognizable consequences of self-loss such as difficulties in relationships and negative body image. They also discuss societal expectations hindering self-discovery and finding identity amidst loss and grief.

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Quick takeaways

The self is fluid and constantly emerging, requiring active evolution and creation of one's authentic identity.

Self loss refers to feeling disconnected from one's sense of identity, often triggered by major life changes or a gradual erosion of self over time.

Taking ownership of one's life and actions is crucial for rediscovering the true self and embracing responsibility, authenticity, and change.

Deep dives

Concept of self is malleable and constantly evolving

The self is not static; it is created and shaped through experiences and interactions. It is fluid and constantly emerging. Failing to evolve and create one's sense of self can lead to a disconnection from one's authentic identity.

Introduction

2min

The Journey of Self-Discovery

5min

Growing Up in Challenging Times

10min

Exploring Anxiety and the Concept of Self-Loss

4min

The Importance of Responsibility

6min

Recognizable Consequences of Self-Loss

9min

Exploring Identity and Belonging

5min

Finding Identity Amidst Loss and Grief

24min

Have you ever felt like you've lost your sense of self? Psychotherapist Sara Kuburic joins me to discuss her experience with profound "self-loss" and the journey back to oneself.

In her insightful new book, It's On Me: Accept Hard Truths, Discover Your Self, and Change Your Life, Sara blends personal stories with psychology and neuroscience to offer wisdom and practical steps for reconnecting with your true self. Born a refugee, Sara brings both personal experience and professional expertise to this vital topic. We explore the emptiness of self-loss, often triggered by major life changes, and how self-discovery is an ongoing practice of curiosity, playfulness and courage to experiment with who you want to be - imperfections and all.

You can find Sara at: Website | Instagram | Episode Transcript

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