Hey, I wanted to have a real honest chat with you about the self care industry. Some of you may ask, well aren't you in the self care industry? And yes, perhaps you could technically say that. But my focus has always been to provide free educational resources here on YouTube for those who are unable to access some of the higher priced mental health resources that are offered. The real problem that I have, which I talk about in this video, is at large the industry as a whole that requires high costs for resources. And also, the self help or self care books, tools, workshops, podcasts, seminars that promise grandiose results all by spending a certain amount - and without backed research and professional training. There is also the element of shame, which I talk about in this video. And how shame influences how we interact with mental health resources, therapy or therapists or counselors and the stigma that sometimes surrounds it. My goal isn't to make an exposed video or to expose the industry at large, because the self care industry isn't all good or all bad - and there are some great resources available. The truth is we live in a world where people try to capitalize on vulnerable people so we must watch out for toxic positivity conversations or fake gurus or grandiose problems all with the goal of payment or profiting off of you. It's just important to do your research on the people writing these books or leading these workshops or providing this information.

For more Kati Unfiltered videos where I take my therapist hat off and provide my real, honest thoughts about subjects mental health related:    • I need a break...  

I have to also share this video about when The Simpsons exposed the self help industry because it is too relevant not to share:    • How The Simpsons Exposed the Self-Hel...  

I also found this video helpful, The Toxic World of Self Help: Hustle Culture, Toxic Positivity, Addiction, and Fake Gurus:    • The Toxic World of Self Help: Hustle ...  

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