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“Your best self is the same as your worst self” (w/ Heather Havrilesky)

2025/6/9
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Chris Duffy: 我认为,如果我们对自己和他人完全诚实,我们会发现自己是矛盾、混乱和复杂的。重要的是如何成为真正的自己,拥抱这些不完美和矛盾之处。 Heather Havrilesky: 我有过做完整自我、半个自我和三分之一自我的不同经历。年轻时,我不太在意别人的需求,甚至有点反社会倾向。后来我意识到自己非常没有安全感,有点自恋,有很多问题。但我花了多年时间重建自我,并逐渐认识到,当你从内心深处说话时,你自然会成为最好的自己,而且最好的自己和最坏的自己是同一个人。拥抱你身上的许多矛盾之处会更健康,把完整的自己带到你所做的每一件事中会更有趣。

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This chapter explores the complexities of self-discovery and the contradictions inherent in being human. It touches upon the challenges of adulthood, the pressures of societal expectations, and the importance of embracing one's whole self, even the messy parts.
  • The twenties are often a period of significant uncertainty and self-discovery.
  • There's societal pressure to achieve success quickly.
  • It's crucial to be kind to oneself during this period of self-discovery.

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Heather Havrilesky is the author of the book Foreverland: On the Divine Tedium of Marriage. She’s also the writer behind the advice columns “Ask Polly,” and “Ask Molly,” which is written by Polly’s mischievous alterego. In this episode, Heather and Chris navigate how to showcase your whole self – even if it means embracing the messy parts – and how leaning into contradictions can make you happier and healthier. They also discuss how most people’s twenties are a disaster, how to write in a way that feels true, and why it’s necessary to laugh at your own ridiculousness.

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Host: Chris Duffy (Instagram: @chrisiduffy) | chrisduffycomedy.com))

Guest: Heather Havrilesky (Instagram: @heatherhav)) 

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