The Search for Self-Love with podcaster Lewis Howes | A Bit of Optimism Podcast

ℹ️ EPISODE INFO

Released

April 1, 2025

Duration

51m

Channel

Simon Sinek

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📝 EPISODE DESCRIPTION

Self-love is never as easy as we think. Is it possible to fall in love with ourselves the way we fall for other people? Lewis Howes knows that learning to like yourself, let alone love yourself, can take decades. After surviving a traumatic childhood, Lewis spent years working on himself to try and understand what it takes for human beings to achieve greatness. He overcame learning disabilities, insecurity, and self-loathing to become who he is today. Lewis is a New York Times bestselling author, a former pro athlete, and host of the popular podcast The School of Greatness. After appearing several times on Lewis’s show, I was excited to finally have Lewis join me on A Bit of Optimism. Together, we unpack our insecurities, talk through our money trauma, and discuss why the first step to liking yourself is to find a little courage. This…is A Bit of Optimism. For more on Lewis and his work, check out His book: https://lewishowes.com/books/ His podcast: https://lewishowes.com/podcast/ ⏰ Timestamps 0:00 Learning to say "no" 4:57 Healing from trauma takes a long time 15:01 Money therapy with Simon and Lewis 21:49 Imagine money was a person 26:45 Lewis shares 2 money stories 29:31 Is courage external or internal? 42:35 Where to look for self-worth + + + Simon is an unshakable optimist. He believes in a bright future and our ability to build it together. Described as “a visionary thinker with a rare intellect,” Simon has devoted his professional life to help advance a vision of the world that does not yet exist; a world in which the vast majority of people wake up every single morning inspired, feel safe wherever they are and end the day fulfilled by the work that they do. Simon is the author of multiple best-selling books including Start With Why, Leaders Eat Last, Together is Better, and The Infinite Game. + + + Website: http://simonsinek.com/ Live Online Classes: https://simonsinek.com/classes/ Podcast: http://apple.co/simonsinek Instagram: https://instagram.com/simonsinek/ Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/simonsinek/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/simonsinek Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simonsinek Simon’s books: The Infinite Game: https://simonsinek.com/books/the-infinite-game/ Start With Why: https://simonsinek.com/books/start-with-why/ Find Your Why: https://simonsinek.com/books/find-your-why/ Leaders Eat Last: https://simonsinek.com/books/leaders-eat-last/ Together is Better: https://simonsinek.com/books/together-is-better/ + + + #SimonSinek

🎤 SPEAKERS

• Simon Sinek

  host

  Author and leadership speaker, host of the A Bit of Optimism podcast.

• Lewis Howes

  guest

  Podcaster and author, host of The School of Greatness.

🧾 EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of Simon Sinek, featuring Simon Sinek and Lewis Howes, The Search for Self-Love with podcaster Lewis Howes | A Bit of Optimism Podcast explores turning self-worth wounds into self-love, peace, and healthier money relationships Lewis Howes explains how early trauma and a lifelong “not enough” story can drive achievement while still leaving persistent inner pain until consciously addressed.

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