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Anything Goes with Emma Chamberlain · October 19, 2025 · 1h 5m

the lies i tell myself

Emma Chamberlain examines the lies she tells herself and why self-deception can feel necessary for survival. She acknowledges that while self-deception provides short-term protection, it ultimately holds her back, and she commits to confronting these internal narratives directly.

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Highlights

Self-deception as a survival mechanism
Emma notes that sometimes reality is 'a little too real' and we lie to ourselves to survive.
Naming the lies we tell ourselves
Emma decides to acknowledge the specific lies she still tells herself and address them head-on.
The long-term cost of self-deception
Emma recognizes that while self-deception may protect in the moment, it is not beneficial in the long run.
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