S4, Ep6: Self-love, toxic positivity & spiritual bypassing

In this episode, Michelle, shares her views on self-love in a culture that promotes toxic positivity and spiritual bypassing.   When we are operating from an ego perspective acts of self-love can actually lead us to display traits of narcissism.  Michelle shares:The difference between ego self-love and genuine self-loveAlternative language for self-love  Self-love and the nervous systemSelf-love in our culture and society Privilege and self-loveA trauma-informed practice perspective of self-love Why toxic positivity and spiritual bypassing are coping strategies for traumaInviting more  curiosity & compassion into your lifeSupport the showThanks for listening!Follow me on Facebook or Instagram.If you'd like to explore how my Somatic Experiencing Trauma Therapy can support you, please get in touch to book a free consultation.Registration has now opened for our trauma-informed Certified Laughter Yoga Leader training in March. Click here to learn more and register. Warmly,Michelle xx