Self-Acceptance, Empathy, and Relationships, with Dr. Stephan B. Poulter, PhD

What is self-acceptance? Why is it key to empathy? How does SHAME impede both? In this episode, Dr. Steve beautifully defines and explains all three, as well as the interplay between them in our intimate relationships. Self-acceptance is the roadmap for overall happiness, direction, and interpersonal success is life. "It's going within, taking an inventory, and knowing our blind spots...It can't be found in another person!," he says. Without self-acceptance, shame goes unrecognized and interrupts intimacy, honesty, and authenticity. How? and, most of all, What can we do about it? Listen in to get specific tools for moving forward, including delineating personal boundaries, mutual values, and taking responsibility for acts and words. Ultimately, with self-acceptance, relationships become beautiful spaces to grow, heal, and thrive together! STAY TUNED for future episodes on Dr. Steve's new book, Modern Masculinity. Free Ban Shame Tip Sheet: https://www.nadia-davis.com/ Give Back - Support Parents in Recovery: https://www.nadia-davis.com/give-back Follow: https://www.instagram.com/nadiamariadavis/ Get the book Home is Within You, A Memoir of Recovery and Redemption by Nadia Davis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices