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Friend Crush with Amber AkillaAuthor: Amber Akilla
Subscriber episodes also available on Patreon! https://patreon.com/amberakilla Welcome to Friend Crush with Amber Akilla! I am an Australian Chinese multi-hyphenate working in music and the creative industry. I am currently based in Shanghai, China. This is a space where I share my cute, chaotic and critical thoughts around friendship, love, relationships, dating, memes, pop culture, politics, self-help, self-empowerment and more come and join the party so you ensure you are staying hot & having fun!!! Language: en Genres: Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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baddie book club vol. 1 week 1: discussion session ☆ the six pillars of self-esteem
Saturday, 7 February, 2026
audio recording of our first baddie book club discussion session!! thank you to the baddies who attended and shared their questions, thoughts and feelings! if you would like to join the baddie book club, please join us on patreon! i am re-working the reading schedule and am open to hosting additional discussion sessions to accommodate different timezones. let me know!!! ♡ please share your own insights in the comment section too so we can continue the conversation!!Session notes:00:00 - introdution/first impressions05:14 - self-esteem is essential for survival, self-esteem and work10:39 - continuing to learn outside of formal academic environments14:08 - self-esteem and how to think vs what to think 16:00 - self-esteem and relationships, social circle19:21 - the road less travelled - ‘bracketing’ the ego30:26 - happiness without self-sabotage32:40 - fear of success32:26 - being comfortable in familiarity 32:35 - letting go of pain34:36 - changing how to relate to pain, trauma, events, relationships34:52 - healing vs growth, inegration, authenticity, self-actualization - self-help industry38:36 - the difference between pursuing growth vs perfectionism 41:41 - the pillars of health vs the health industry43:40 - mind & body44:31 - being too in your head - you can’t think your way into perfection or growth46:33 - give yourself space to process, observe and respond47:26 - on the other side of anxiety48:07 - hot girl habits - prioritizing yourself so that you can show up for your responsibilties50:37 - the importance of self-esteem in turbulent times52:10 - identity and purpose through stress/anxiety52:42 - how can i be content, do you don’t need to be in a constant state of ecstasy 53:17 - noticing when you are treating it like a destination and not a journey54:25 - question everything54:55 - its ok to make mistakes
