Why the Self Help Industry is TOXIC 🤢 | Downfall of Self Help Gurus

Do you follow personal growth / self help account? Bought self help books? Courses?
Have you ever stopped to question why they're so successful?

If you haven't, you've come to the right place.

In today's video, I'll be dissecting the self-help industry from a critical and sociological lens (sprinkled with some personal experience). Enjoy!

**Disclaimer: This video topic may be new to some of you and may challenge your existing beliefs. Feel free to join the discussion in the comments in an open-minded and respectful manner. Harassment and hateful comments will be deleted**

Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:55 History of Self Help
02:48 1. Self help industry is predatory
10:13 2. Self help promotes toxic individualism
19:49 3. Constant need for growth
23:27 4. My own experiences with this
24:59 How to actually help yourself
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Hii! I'm Joelle, host of this channel. I talk all about productivity, life as a Sociology student and the Uni of Bath.

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