127. Can we be too self aware?

This podcast episode explores the concept of self-awareness, its benefits, drawbacks, and potential extreme forms. It emphasizes the importance of finding a balance between self-awareness and self-obsession, avoiding excessive self-evaluation, and living in the moment. The discussion highlights the risks associated with excessive self-awareness, such as evaluation anxiety, hypervigilance, and social anxiety disorder. It also explores how cultural factors, the rise of self-help content, and personal upbringing can contribute to overthinking and extreme self-examination.