{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"EP 613: Dr. Blaise Aguirre - Why We Hate Ourselves","description":"Harvard psychiatrist Dr. Blaise Aguirre is the author of 'I Hate Myself: Overcome Self-Loathing and Realize Why You're Wrong About You'. Recognised for his extensive work in treating mood and personality disorders in adolescents, Aguirre addresses the often-ignored issue of self-hatred, explaining why common practices of "self-care" or "self-love" often fall short when self-hatred becomes part of someone's identity. Former guests Dr. Abbie Marono and Melli O'Brien shared their own stories of self-loathing. This conversation may sound heavy, but I can assure you, stay with me\u2014it's a fascinating conversation that we can all learn from.   LINKS   Book on Amazon I Hate Myself: Overcome Self-Loathing and Realize Why You're Wrong About You   The Mojo Sessions website www.themojosessions.com   The Mojo Sessions on Patreon www.patreon.com\/TheMojoSessions Full transcripts of the show (plus time codes) are available on Patreon.   The Mojo Sessions on Facebook www.facebook.com\/TheMojoSessions   Gary on LinkedIn www.linkedin.com\/in\/gary-bertwistle   Gary on Twitter www.twitter.com\/GaryBertwistle   The Mojo Sessions on Instagram www.instagram.com\/themojosessions   If you like what you hear, we'd be grateful for a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Happy listening!   \u00a9 2025 Gary Bertwistle.  All Rights Reserved.   ","author_name":"The Mojo Sessions","author_url":"https:\/\/www.themojosessions.com","html":"