This week on Honestly, Dear Listener, we’re diving into the complexities of self-acceptance, personal growth, and the impact of social media on well-being. Carrie celebrates graduating from her one-year sewing program but finds it’s hard not to downplay her accomplishments. We discuss how self-belief is key to being able to celebrate ourselves. Emily shares about her recent show at the legendary 54 Below in NYC and her accompanying performance anxiety. Finally, we delve into social media’s impact on our ability to create and happiness.

We also unpack more of our fundamentalist Christian upbringing by wondering about hell, a sadistic god, the rapture, and living without a soul.

References:

Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear, book by Elizabeth Gilbert