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EPISODE · Feb 17, 2026 · 50 MIN

The Dark Side of Hyper-Independence & Is Self-Care Just Marketing?

from The ProBoh Show · host Rob Grams

In the first part of today's show, we looked at “You think: Do I really need anyone?” – the hidden burden of being a hyper-independent person, and unpacked what hyper-independence really means, where it comes from, and why extreme self-reliance can sometimes mask deeper emotional struggles. Today's unpopular opinion was: “Self-care” is just consumerism in disguise. In the second half of the show, we asked 100 humans: Name an example of self-care. The ProBoh Show is a variety show in English, hosted by Rob Grams. Listen to the day's news highlights, test yourself with our games, and participate in our chat. Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ProfessionalBohemian. You'll find VODs of live episodes, blogs, vlogs, and behind-the-scenes content. Watch the show live on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/professionalbohemian Participate in the polls for the show on Instagram (@professionalbohemian) or Twitter (@proboh)

In the first part of today's show, we looked at “You think: Do I really need anyone?” – the hidden burden of being a hyper-independent person, and unpacked what hyper-independence really means, where it comes from, and why extreme self-reliance can sometimes mask deeper emotional struggles. Today's unpopular opinion was: “Self-care” is just consumerism in disguise. In the second half of the show, we asked 100 humans: Name an example of self-care. The ProBoh Show is a variety show in English, hosted by Rob Grams. Listen to the day's news highlights, test yourself with our games, and participate in our chat. Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ProfessionalBohemian. You'll find VODs of live episodes, blogs, vlogs, and behind-the-scenes content. Watch the show live on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/professionalbohemian Participate in the polls for the show on Instagram (@professionalbohemian) or Twitter (@proboh)

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