SummaryIn this episode, Kate Morton and Lily Rakow discuss the importance of radical self-acceptance in one's wellness routine. They explore how societal pressures and external influences can hinder self-acceptance and offer strategies for cutting out the noise and surrounding oneself with supportive individuals. They emphasize the power of vulnerability and community in the journey of self-acceptance. The conversation also touches on the benefits of quiet time and self-reflection, as well as the role of hormones in self-acceptance. Finally, Lily shares her experience of becoming an author and how her self-acceptance journey influenced her writing.Takeaways

• Cutting out the noise and unfollowing negative influences on social media can greatly contribute to radical self-acceptance.
• Choosing the right people in your life and setting boundaries with those who do not support your self-acceptance journey is crucial.
• Taking quiet time for self-reflection and embracing vulnerability can lead to a deeper understanding and acceptance of oneself.
• Understanding and honoring your hormonal cycle can be an important aspect of self-acceptance.
• Engaging in creative pursuits, such as writing, can be a powerful way to express and explore one's journey of self-acceptance.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Overview

02:21 The Importance of Self-Acceptance

05:44 Cutting Out the Noise

08:46 Choosing the Right People in Your Life

12:36 The Power of Vulnerability and Community

17:26 The Benefits of Quiet Time and Self-Reflection

25:05 The Role of Hormones in Self-Acceptance

30:02 Becoming an Author and the Journey of Self-Acceptance

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