Ep 43: Self-Worth & Big Emotions - The One Penis Policy

Self-worth is the intrinsic value and respect a person holds for themself, independent of external validation. It's recognizing your abilities, embracing imperfections, and acknowledging that you deserve happiness and fulfillment in various aspects of life.

Big emotions, whether positive or negative, can significantly impact self-worth. Positive emotions, like success, may bolster confidence, while negative emotions, such as failure or criticism, can challenge it. It's crucial to navigate these emotions with resilience, understanding that setbacks don't define your worth, and self-compassion is key in maintaining a healthy sense of self.

Self-worth plays a pivotal role in interpersonal relationships. A healthy sense of self-worth enables individuals to establish boundaries, communicate effectively, and cultivate fulfilling connections. In contrast, low self-worth may lead to seeking validation from others, difficulty setting boundaries, or feeling unworthy of healthy relationships. So in order to have more satisfying and mutually respectful interactions with others, it’s incredibly important to build and maintain a positive self-image and practice regulating emotions.

Abbie and Antonio discuss core values, crushes, festivals, partners, anxious attachment, emotions, the one penis policy, insecurities, double standards, spooning dogs, and self-worth.