"I want you to be more selfish": Millennial therapist Sara Kuburic on how to discover your true self and change your life
Sep 21, 2023
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Psychotherapist Sara Kuburic discusses discovering your true self and changing your life. Topics include millennial identity, generational anxiety, self-loss and authenticity, impact of therapeutic culture, exile, finding truth and self-discovery.
Self-creation is an active process of taking ownership and aligning choices with personal values.
Social media's impact depends on individual usage; it can destigmatize mental health but also induce anxiety.
Deep dives
Millennial Anxiety and Existential Dilemma
Millennials, like other generations, experience generational anxiety and existential dilemmas. Social media and the lack of a clear blueprint for living in a tech-driven society contribute to increased existential anxiety. Millennials are facing questions of identity and purpose, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic, which stripped away distractions and highlighted the need for self-discovery.
Self-Loss and Creation of the Authentic Self
Sarah Kuberaich's book explores the concept of self-loss, the painful state of feeling estranged from oneself. She emphasizes that self-creation is an ongoing process, not a passive finding of oneself. Kuberaich asserts that there is no neutral self, but rather an authentic self that arises from taking ownership of one's choices and aligning them with personal values and morals.
The Role of Social Media and Mental Health
Social media is neither inherently good nor bad, according to Kuberaich. Its impact depends on how individuals use it. While acknowledging the positive aspects of social media in destigmatizing mental health, Kuberaich warns of its potential misuse and the anxiety it can induce. She highlights the importance of setting boundaries, being mindful of consumption, and using social media as a tool for healthy connection and expression.
EPISODE 1742: In this KEEN ON show, Andrew talks to Sara Kuburic (aka: The Millennial Therapist) on how to discover your true self and change your life
Sara Kuburic is an existential psychotherapist, consultant, writer, and columnist for USA Today. She was born in Yugoslavia and raised in Canada. She is passionate about helping people seek change and live authentic, free, and meaningful lives. Her interest in psychology stems from her personal experience living through wars, navigating complex relationships, and continually learning what it means to be human.
Named as one of the "100 most connected men" by GQ magazine, Andrew Keen is amongst the world's best known broadcasters and commentators. In addition to presenting KEEN ON, he is the host of the long-running How To Fix Democracy show. He is also the author of four prescient books about digital technology: CULT OF THE AMATEUR, DIGITAL VERTIGO, THE INTERNET IS NOT THE ANSWER and HOW TO FIX THE FUTURE. Andrew lives in San Francisco, is married to Cassandra Knight, Google's VP of Litigation & Discovery, and has two grown children.
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