If you'd rather get a root canal than a compliment, then this episode is for you. There's something about getting praise, whether it's about an outfit or completing a project, that makes me want to immediately run away. But I'm the first person that will tell a stranger her shoes are cute. It's messed up. Today we're breaking down why receiving praise and compliments can be a struggle, and how we're going to break that cycle. Because we deserve better. We deserve to be celebrated. We deserve to be showered with the love we so freely give to others too.

Sometimes you gotta tell that little voice in your head to shut the f*ck up. Self-hatred can be an intense, persistent negative view of yourself, which can lead to self-criticism, shame, and low self-worth. Yesterday my self-hate talk was loud and constant. In this episode I chat about what can cause self-hate talk, what we can do about it, and most importantly, why we deserve better.

For those who fight with self-hate talk, we can challenge those thoughts and seek support to get through. The key is to keep fighting and keep going. Because we deserve better.
TW: mention of suicidal thoughts

Surviving chronic, long-term trauma? Then you need to hear this story. Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD) is a mental health condition that includes standard PTSD symptoms like flashbacks, avoidance, hypervigilance, but can also cause profound emotional dysregulation, chronic shame, worthlessness, and severe relationship struggles. Sound familiar? Today Lala shares her journey from getting diagnosed to trying endless types of treatments until she found something that worked for her. Her story and words of encouragement truly require tissues be on stand by!

Know you're not alone and living with CPTSD is not a failure or your fault.

Learn more about CPTSD from Cleveland Clinic.