86. Embracing Self-Acceptance amid Jokes and Identity Crises

Dennis Rox: Confessional Self-Improvement & Psychology · Sep 8, 2023 · 1h 23m

What if your inability to take a joke is secretly the biggest barrier to true self-acceptance and freedom?

In this raw, eye-opening episode, Mike confronts a major blind spot: his thin skin when jokes or feedback hit close to home. The crew explores why some people (including Mike) can dish it out but struggle to receive it—especially around identities and habits they're attached to or haven't fully accepted (like his love for points, "buzing," and past patterns). Through honest conversation, they unpack how defensiveness stems from self-criticism, fear of judgment, unexamined beliefs, and…