The Self-Growth Industrial Complex 🔍

Conversations around self-growth are all over every media platform these days – and while introspection and commitment to growth and change is important, it’s easy for it to be an all consuming trap that’s actually the opposite of growth.In this episode, Valerie and Emerson take a deep dive into the history of the self-growth industrial complex, explore what’s useful, debunk what’s not, and give you real advice on how to tackle self-improvement without spiraling.This episode covers:05:26 - Tea & Crumpets: Bob Trevino Likes It + the Abbey Yung hair method10:42 - Step Into My Office: How do I know when self-growth is actually healthy vs. when it’s becoming too much?21:55 - The DSM: The Self-Growth Industrial Complex43:09 - Now That's What I Call...OKAAAAY!44:46 - Em Pick: "Love Myself" by Olivia O'Brien47:41 - Val Pick: "Adventures in Success" by Will Powers48:19 - Fire Dumpster Phoenix: 9 year old aspiring pediatric neuro-surgeon Aiden Wilkins very well may become the youngest doctor in the world + The Greenagers group gets youths to love the outdoorsResources + Stuff  Mentioned in This Episode:Bob Trevino Likes ItAbbey Yung hair methodLove Myself by Olivia O’BrienAdventures in Success by Will Powers9 year old aspiring pediatric neuro-surgeon Aiden WilkinsThe Greenagers group gets youths to love the outdoorsConnect with Us:Send a story or ask for advice: [email protected] But For Real on IG: @butforrealpodNow That's What I Call... OKAAAAY PlaylistThe Gaia Center on IG: @thegaiacenterVal on IG: @valkaymartinThe Gaia Center website: www.gaiacenter.co DISCLAIMER: But For Real Podcast is not a substitute for individualized mental health treatment or healthcare. This podcast is solely for entertainment and educational purposes. If you are in crisis, please utilize crisis support services, such as the Crisis Text Line (Text START to 741741 in the US) or the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: (Call 988 in the US), or visit www.findahelpline.com for international resources.