#335 - Dr. Shainna Ali - How to Stop Hating Yourself & Set Boundaries

Dr. Shainna Ali joins Something For Everybody this week. Dr. Shainna is a mental health clinician, educator, & advocate. In this conversation, Dr. Shainna and I explore the complexities of self-love, the importance of setting healthy boundaries, and the challenges of raising emotionally intelligent boys in today's society. We discuss how societal norms and gender roles impact self-acceptance and emotional expression, emphasizing the need for genuine connections and the role of mental health awareness in fostering well-being. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction and Personal Check-In 05:58 Awareness, Acceptance, and Action 11:49 Self-Love: Definition and Misconceptions 20:04 Balancing Self-Love and Community Well-Being 31:44 The Challenge of Self-Love 39:59 Understanding Boundaries 48:04 Raising Emotionally Intelligent Boys 56:46 The Importance of Mental Health Awareness - See discounts for all the products I use and recommend: https://everybodyspod.com/deals/ - Shop For Everybody Use code SFE10 for 10% OFF 👉 https://shopforeverybody.com/ - AMARE GLOBAL: The Mental Wellness Company – On a mission to create a holistic mental wellness platform of products, programs, and people. Go to https://www.amare.com/155249/en-us/ for $10 off your next order. (use code: EVERYBODY) - Shainna’s Links: Website: https://www.shainnaali.com/ iG: https://www.instagram.com/drshainna - Get my free guide of 4 things to quit to transform your life here: https://aaronmachbitz.com/quit/ - To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/AaronMachbitz (Recorded on January 8th, 2025) Edited by Ben Rogerson (@BenRogerson_) Intro music by Residual Audio (Residualaudio.com) - Episodes You Might Enjoy: #300 - The Darkside of OnlyFans - Victoria Sinis https://everybodyspod.com/sinis/ #320 - Exploring Youth Identity, Gender Affirming Care & Mental Health - Sasha Ayad, LPC https://everybodyspod.com/ayad/ - Get in touch: iG: https://www.instagram.com/AaronMachbitz X: https://x.com/AaronMachbitz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AMachbitz/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AaronMachbitz Email: https://www.aaronmachbitz.com/contact/