In this episode of The Shame Game, Jonathan Saturnus opens up about his personal journey with body dysmorphia and the shame associated with it. Growing up overweight, he felt the need to conform to societal standards, leading to a loss of self-identity. Jonathan discusses the cultural expectations in Sweden regarding appearance and the pressure to appear unaffected. He emphasises the importance of humility in overcoming shame and finding self-acceptance and explores the power of vulnerability and the journey towards self-love.
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
02:16 - Being conditioned to look a certain way
06:33 - The cultural expectations of Sweden
08:23 - Losing the excess weight
12:55 - Does Jonathan still seek validation
18:21 - Shame vs pride vs humility
23:10 - How to come back to the space of humility
25:36 - Unable to look people in the eye
29:46 - Jonathan’s message to his younger self
33:55 - Jonathan’s last message to YOU
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