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Mar 2024
35m 42s

Cringe and Self Loathing

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(Video podcast available on Spotify & YouTube) In this episode of Pretty Lonesome, Madeline shares personal stories and reflections on the emotions of embarrassment and cringe. Madeline discusses her past experiences with embarrassment and how she developed techniques to banish the feeling from her life. Madeline also explores the idea of normalized self-expression and the freedom that comes from embracing embarrassment. She delves into her struggles with insecurity and self-loathing, and the impact it has had on her perception of loneliness. The episode concludes with Madeline expressing her desire to be kinder to herself and her excitement about trying Adderall for the first time.

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