Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3324: Ira Israel explores the roots of low self-esteem, tracing it back to early childhood experiences of abandonment and insecurity. By examining the effects of Western parenting styles and education systems, he argues that these practices contribute to widespread feelings of inadequacy and anxiety in adulthood. Israel calls for a compassionate reevaluation of how we raise and educate children to foster secure attachments and stronger self-worth. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://iraisrael.medium.com/got-low-self-esteem-1d693ec3027f Quotes to ponder: "No child was ever born with low self-esteem." "There is something perverse about our culture that makes most people feel marginalized." "Mirror neurons do not fire via text message." Episode references: How To Survive Your Childhood Now That You’re An Adult: https://www.amazon.com/Survive-Your-Childhood-Youre-Adult/dp/1608685071 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices