baddie book club vol. 1 week 1: discussion session ☆ the six pillars of self-esteem

audio recording of our first baddie book club discussion session!! thank you to the baddies who attended and shared their questions, thoughts and feelings! if you would like to join the baddie book club, please join us on patreon! i am re-working the reading schedule and am open to hosting additional discussion sessions to accommodate different timezones. let me know!!! ♡ please share your own insights in the comment section too so we can continue the conversation!!

Session notes:

00:00 - introdution/first impressions

05:14 - self-esteem is essential for survival, self-esteem and work

10:39 - continuing to learn outside of formal academic environments

14:08 - self-esteem and how to think vs what to think

16:00 - self-esteem and relationships, social circle

19:21 - the road less travelled - ‘bracketing’ the ego

30:26 - happiness without self-sabotage

32:40 - fear of success

32:26 - being comfortable in familiarity

32:35 - letting go of pain

34:36 - changing how to relate to pain, trauma, events, relationships

34:52 - healing vs growth, inegration, authenticity, self-actualization - self-help industry

38:36 - the difference between pursuing growth vs perfectionism

41:41 - the pillars of health vs the health industry

43:40 - mind & body

44:31 - being too in your head - you can’t think your way into perfection or growth

46:33 - give yourself space to process, observe and respond

47:26 - on the other side of anxiety

48:07 - hot girl habits - prioritizing yourself so that you can show up for your responsibilties

50:37 - the importance of self-esteem in turbulent times

52:10 - identity and purpose through stress/anxiety

52:42 - how can i be content, do you don’t need to be in a constant state of ecstasy

53:17 - noticing when you are treating it like a destination and not a journey

54:25 - question everything

54:55 - its ok to make mistakes