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the lies i tell myself

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the lies i tell myself

anything goes with emma chamberlain

Oct 19
anything goes with emma chamberlain

anything goes with emma chamberlain

Oct 19
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[video available on spotify] sometimes reality is a little too real and we need to lie to ourselves to survive. but that doesn’t mean it’s beneficial. today, i thought i’d sit down and acknowledge some of the lies that i still tell myself, and address them...

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We all tell ourselves stories to make life feel more manageable, but sometimes those stories aren't true. In this candid reflection, the host unpacks the subtle lies we believe to avoid discomfort, maintain appearances, or delay facing hard truths—especially when it comes to creativity, relationships, and self-worth.
06:05
Scrolling often turns into procrastination instead of idea-generation.
14:59
The universe doesn't revolve around me — a mantra to counter obsessive thinking
29:18
Buying books doesn't mean you'll read them; it's a form of self-deception.
39:39
Creativity is stifled by excessive isolation; inspiration comes from social experiences.
42:41
Even setting a timer for Instagram is sometimes a lie to myself.
52:47
I'm not tired and burnt out, just lazy — a lie I keep believing
58:09
People often mistake intrusive thoughts for premonitions while ignoring true gut feelings.

Chapters

When Browsing Feels Like Working: The Lie of Productive Procrastination
00:00
Avoiding Conflict While Building Resentment: What We Hide From Others
12:13
Am I Being Open or Just Oversharing? Trusting Gut Feelings After Heartbreak
24:10
Buying Books Isn’t Reading Them: Facing Creative Self-Deception
32:07
One More Scroll Won’t Hurt: The Myth of Controlled Social Media Use
42:41
Calling Burnout Laziness: The Stories We Tell When We’re Exhausted
52:47
Is This Intuition or Just Anxiety? Untangling Intrusive Thoughts
58:09
When to Stop Recording: Choosing Mental Clarity Over Performance
1:01:00

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emma chamberlain: One of the many silly, little goofy things that we do as human beings is lie to ourselves. And I know that because I've lied to myself many times throughout my existence. And I imagine that you have, too. Sometimes reality is just a littl...