97. The Process of Building Self-Esteem

My life has changed for the better due to entering my thirties and understanding my brain more (autism). I'v begun the process of building authentic self-esteem and discuss this in depth. Namely:The tenets of improved self esteemTools to reframe self care if you’re struggling to take your needs seriouslyPutting respeck on your name: not diminishing your talentsWhen is self deprecation appropriateDisassociation as a coping mechanismLearning what boundaries are and tuning to my needsOn the full episode on Patreon I go on to discuss:Parentification, Codependence and Emotional incestSexual advocacyHow autism has shifted my personal styleGetting better at self advocacyTrusting my intuitionRejecting the idea of ‘coming out’The guilt of prioritising my needsReferences: Episodes on disassociation, disconnected sex, being a tool for peoples pleasure - Ep84 + Ep85 (exclusive to Patreon)How are you building your self-esteem? What do you struggle with the most? Please let me know via IG DM, Patreon DM, or voicenote via speakpipe. All linked belowInstagram: for podcast content follow iswis_podcast. For memes and tits follow mukundwa_Got thoughts? Send a VoiceNote! https://www.speakpipe.com/iswisPlease leave a review on Apple podcasts or a rating on Spotify (click the 3 dots > Rate Show) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.