In this podcast I chat with award-winning mental health journalist Lacey Johnson, on how to understand and harness the power of our minds and thinking to find true self-acceptance in an era defined by social media and narcissism. Lacey also shares some great tips on how to spot a narcissist, and how to deal with narcissistic people and parents.
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Articles discussed in this episode:
https://www.popsugar.com/fitness/Q-Gen-Z-Social-Media-Mental-Health-46077919
https://www.oprahmag.com/life/relationships-love/a31189989/what-is-a-narcissist/

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Podcast Highlights
2:18 Why Lacey is passionate about the optimization of self and how we connect with others
4:08 Mental health and the pandemic
10:03 People do not realize how much power they have over their minds
13:24 The challenge of being a journalist in today’s world
20:20 Depression, anxiety and social media
27:11 How can we get the best out of social media?
32:00 How Lacey faced her own abandonment issues and changed her thinking
43:51 Why is the topic of narcissism so hot right now?

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