E30 Self-love vs Self-Absorption: Why Loving Yourself Isn’t Selfish

EPISODE · Sep 3, 2025 · 24 MIN

E30 Self-love vs Self-Absorption: Why Loving Yourself Isn’t Selfish

from Quantum Mental Health · host Kelli Ritter, PhD

In this short and heartfelt solo episode, Dr. Kelli gets real about the difference between self-love and self-absorption. For much of her career, she misunderstood what it really meant to love herself—and she knows she’s not alone.You’ll hear a powerful story about a family friend whose adult son told her to never admit she loved herself, reflecting how often self-love is misunderstood as selfishness. Dr. Kelli unpacks why this belief is so harmful and shares how learning to embrace true self-love can transform the way we live, heal, and connect with others.This episode will leave you reflecting on your own relationship with self-love and why it’s a radical, necessary act—not something to hide or feel ashamed of.✨ What you’ll learn in this episode: • Why self-love is often misinterpreted as self-absorption • The personal confession Dr. Kelli shares about her own journey • How embracing self-love creates a foundation for healing anxiety and living fully • A new perspective on why loving yourself is actually one of the most generous things you can doIf you’ve ever struggled with feeling like self-love is “selfish,” this episode is for you.Want to learn more about quantum health and go deeper into your own healing? Check out Dr. Kelli’s Courses https://www.anxiety-recovery.com/coursesConnect with Kelli https://www.instagram.com/dr_kelliVisit https://www.anxiety-recovery.com/SUPPORT THE SHOW LifeWave Phototherapy Patches: https://lifewave.com/KelliRitterEarthing shoes, Harmony 783 - https://harmony783.com/pages/my-shop#2305666Discount Code: KELLI1Midwest Red Light Therapy https://midwestredlighttherapy.comUse Discount Code: NOURISHED10 Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only. Always work with your personal healthcare provider for your specific health needs. Reminding you that podcasts are not medical advice nor consultations.

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