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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