I chat with Adam about the deep, often quiet workings of self-worth - what shapes it and the ways early environments can leave long shadows on how we see ourselves.
Adam shares a thoughtful and generous reflection on growing up in a space where value was often tied to expectations. We talk about how those messages can stay with us well into adulthood, influencing confidence,relationships and the belief that being yourself is enough.
We also look at the moments of representation that help challenge those early narratives — whether through therapy or stories in entertainment that offer a sense of recognition and reassurance. These are the kinds of mirrors that help us rethink what we deserve, and what a grounded sense of self-worth can look like.
One of the most powerful parts of this conversation is Adam’sperspective as a parent, and the commitment to passing something different on - a message rooted in the idea that happiness doesn’t have to be earned.
Give this episode a listen if you’re curious about how early messages about value shape our adulthood, and how representation can help us carve out a kinder relationship with ourselves. You may just find a mirror of possibilityin Adam’s story, or in the reflections we share together.
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Stay safe,Zac x
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