If you're struggling with self-acceptance or wondering why real effort hasn't translated into lasting change, this episode helps explain what's happening beneath the surface. Get the book here: https://sciencespirithappy.com/be-yourself-book/#utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=3_6_des&utm_campaign=book_yt

This episode explores how to change your life, especially for people who feel stuck between who they are now and who they believe they should become. Many people want change but find themselves resisting their current reality, creating an internal tension that quietly blocks forward movement.

We look at why self-acceptance is often misunderstood, how shame interferes with honest self-assessment, and why trying to improve yourself while rejecting who you are creates a kind of psychological friction.

This conversation examines the paradox of growth: that progress often requires learning how to stay present with discomfort instead of escaping it. This is an exploration of radical self-acceptance as a grounding orientation, not a technique, and why understanding alone doesn't always bring relief.

This episode is part of SSH's ongoing work on understanding identity, patterns, and nervous system responses without blame.

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