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.
Limitations of prescribed meditation practices, need to find what works best.
Deep dives
Questioning the Self-Help Industry
Scrutinizing self-help authors who claim anyone can achieve what they did, noting disparities in privilege and life experiences.
Personal Integrity in Applying Advice
Emphasizing the importance of authenticity in adopting self-help advice, highlighting the need to stay true to oneself.
Challenges with Meditation Prescriptions
Addressing the limitations of prescribed meditation practices, citing personal difficulties and the need to find what works best.
Positive Self-Talk and Self-Compassion
Advocating for self-compassion and kindness in self-talk, comparing self-treatment to interactions with loved ones.
Exploring the 'Lucky Girl Syndrome'
Acknowledging the complex role of privilege and circumstances in the manifestation and 'luck' narrative presented in popular culture.
This week Kat is joined by not one but two guests, Jolenta Greenberg and Kristen Meinzer. Jolenta and Kristen both consider themselves advice critics. They spent years living by and critiquing advice from self-help books for their podcast By The Book and now they’re ready to discuss wellness-related questions and help debunk all the self-help myths and promises in their new podcast, How To Be Fine which premiered on February 23rd. In this episode, Kat, Jolenta, & Kristen talk about their experiences- what they thought was all BS, what they learned, what worked, and what was just weird.