Are you someone who struggles to accept yourself? It might sound like a strange question but a lot of people face this difficult situation. Including our guest today Sebastian, who had to re-learn to accept and forgive himself from his programmed ideas of perfection.

Sebastian LaCause is an LGBTQ actor, director, writer, and transformational activist that use storytelling to inspire people. He creates content with a message of self-acceptance and inner transformation. 

In this episode, Sebastian shares his personal journey of self-acceptance and self-forgiveness. He talks about his coming-out experiences and what triggered him to go back in the closet. Sebastian also shares his thoughts on how the LGBTQ+ community is wrongly viewed and gives some great advice to people who are struggling to accept themselves.

Check the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/CLAMOxv-L2g

Highlights

• Sebastian’s three instances coming out
• His first experience of betrayal with his own best friend
• What can happen when emotions are repressed
• The struggles of self-acceptance and self-forgiveness; and
• Discover the importance of holding space

Links

Connect with Sebastian on Instagram @lacause_iam and listen to his podcast entitled Sebastian LaCause, Chasing Happy

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