
You Need Therapy
Do Self Help Books Really Help? With Kristen Meinzer and Jolenta Greenberg
Feb 26, 2024
Experts in self-help book critiques, Jolenta and Kristen, discuss their experiences living by self-help advice, debunking myths and sharing what worked. They explore forgiveness, challenges in the self-help industry, and navigating overwhelming advice. The hosts bond over shared interests, explore solutions beyond the self, and dissect the impact of self-talk on mental well-being.
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Quick takeaways
- Scrutinizing self-help authors for disparities in privilege and life experiences.
- Importance of authenticity in adopting self-help advice, staying true to oneself.
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Questioning the Self-Help Industry
Scrutinizing self-help authors who claim anyone can achieve what they did, noting disparities in privilege and life experiences.