#008 -  Love Yourself First

If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis.please reach out.New Zealand.Lifeline: Call 0800 543 354 or text HELP to 4357.https://www.lifeline.org.nzAustralia.Lifeline: Call 131114https://www.lifeline.org.au/UK.Samaritans : Call 116123 https://www.samaritans.orgUSA.988 Lifeline Call 988988lifeline.org Love Yourself First | Why Everyone Gets This Wrong“Love yourself first” sounds simple — but for many people, it’s anything but.Recorded during Mental Health Awareness Week, this episode goes deeper than the cliché. We unpack what mental health really looks like behind closed doors — overthinking, anxiety, depression, ADHD, loneliness, grief, parenting pressure, identity struggles, and the long-term impact of childhood experiences.We also explore why the advice to “love yourself first” is often misunderstood — and how it can unintentionally create pressure, guilt, and confusion for people already dealing with mental health challenges, anxiety, or low self-worth.This is a raw, honest conversation about mental health, relationships, trauma, emotional burnout, and identity — and what self-love actually looks like in real life. Not in quotes. Not in theory. But in the messy, everyday reality of trying to live it.00:00 – Introduction: “Love yourself first” — why this hits differently03:45 – Why self-love advice can feel impossible when you’re struggling08:10 – Anxiety, overthinking & emotional burnout in real life14:20 – The pressure of modern self-love culture20:35 – Relationships, identity & self-worth struggles28:10 – Why people misunderstand “healing”35:00 – What real self-love actually looks like (no clichés)42:15 – Mental health, honesty & learning to cope day-to-day49:00 – Final thoughts: breaking the cycle & moving forward🔔 Subscribe to our channel for more shows that make you think!Follow us on Instagram: / @warnerandsamshow Business inquiries: [email protected] love having you here—subscribe and stay in the conversation!Much love - Warner and Sam x