false self

Type: Concept

As of November 2026, false self has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Anatomy of Murder (Apr 2025).

A compliant or performative self-structure developed to meet external expectations; implied through discussion of masks/persona and conditional acceptance in childhood.

false self at a glance
Mentioned in1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026)
First heardApr 2025 on Anatomy of Murder
FieldPsychology

Who talks about false self on podcasts?

Unknown Narrator (single speaker) brought up false self; the most recent mention was Apr 2025 on Anatomy of Murder.

What is false self mentioned alongside?

false self is most often mentioned alongside projection, analytical psychology and shadow.

Mentioned together: projection, analytical psychology, shadow, shadow integration, individuation, collective psyche, external validation, true self, unconditional love, conditional love