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In the second episode related to the pitfalls of self-help, we explore how individuals and environments can manipulate others by making them feel like something is wrong with them.\xa0\nThis is a self-help podcast. And there's a lot to like about self-help! But it has it's issues as well. Today we're exploring our exploration of those issues by focusing on painful forms of comparison and the natural vs. supernatural frame.\nKey Topics:\n2:45: Being goal directed vs. self-acceptance.\xa0\n6:50: Exploitative practices and the fragile psyche.\xa0\n10:20: Relating to \u201cproblems\u201d in healthy ways.\xa0\n14:20: Comparison and creating a sense of lack.\xa0\n16:30: Identifying good teachers and communities.\n21:30: Comparison.\n24:00: Separating means and ends.\xa0\n26:00: How to deal with comparison.\xa0\n30:30: How much do we actually control?\n33:00: The Secret, and the natural vs. supernatural frames.\xa0\n39:15: Cheapening the truly transcendent.\xa0\nSupport the Podcast: We're now on Patreon! If you'd like to support the podcast, follow this link.\nFrom Dr. Hanson: Hardwire lasting change into your mind and heart in just a few minutes a day \xa0with Dr. Rick Hanson's new program: Just One Minute.\nFrom Dr. Hanson: The Foundations of Well-Being brings together the lessons of a lifetime of practice into one year-long online program. Podcast listeners can use the code\xa0BEINGWELL25 at checkout for an additional 25% off! Please don't hesitate to apply for a scholarship if you're in need.\xa0\nFrom our Sponsors\xa0\nReset and rebalance with Recess, a sparkling water infused with hemp extract and adaptogens. Take 15% off your first order by using code BEINGWELL at checkout.\nJoin\xa0over a million people using BetterHelp, the world\u2019s largest online counseling platform. Visit betterhelp.com/beingwell for 10% off your first month!\xa0\nConnect with the show:\n\nFollow us on Instagram\n\nFollow Rick on Facebook\n\nFollow Forrest on Facebook\n\nSubscribe on iTunes