Human Bias

What is the “self”—and who is this “you” trying so hard to become a better version of? In this episode, Lu Leslan explores the curious phenomenon of human bias: how the very self that seeks improvement is the same one tangled in the problems it wants to fix. Through humor, wisdom, and gentle reflection, we dive into five common “self-traps” that keep us stuck in endless loops of self-judgment, self-delusion, and self-care exhaustion. What if the solution isn’t more effort—but laughter and lightness? Join Lu as she unwraps this cosmic joke and shares a fresh perspective on who we really are.Show Notes:Revisiting the idea that we don’t see the world as it is, but as we areWhat does it mean that the “self” is a constructed story?The Five Self-Traps we all fall into: Self-Esteem, Self-Consciousness, Self-Delusion, Self-Talk, and Self-CareWhy the self trying to fix itself is like using a broken compassThe cosmic joke of self-improvement and why we’re the punchlineHow laughter can break the endless loop of bias and self-judgmentThe ancient wisdom of Wu Wei and the art of effortless beingInviting listeners to notice these patterns and respond with humor and kindnessResources:Email Lu your thoughts, stories, or questions: [email protected] episode on Existence and Absurdity (Episode 3) for reference and deeper contextConnect with Open Heart Podcast:Website: leslancreativestudio.comSocial media links: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/open-heart-with-lu-leslan/id1861169448https://open.spotify.com/show/2duSwoSJVHFG8wn7SsC1F9https://youtu.be/C47yEyI19CMThank you for joining this journey of openness and self-discovery. If this episode resonated, please consider subscribing and sharing with someone who might also benefit from a little laughter and lightness.RESOURCES MENTIONED:Lu's first documentary: Take a Bow: The Ingrid Clarfield Story (2011)