self-exploration
noun
self-ex·plo·ra·tion
ˌself-ˌek-splə-ˈrā-shən 
-ˌsplȯ-
: the examination and analysis of one's own unrealized spiritual or intellectual capacities
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During an appearance on the Reclaiming With Monica Lewinsky podcast on Tuesday, the Diplomat star shared a fond memory of her former costar amid a discussion about her self-exploration journey through psychedelics, MDMA, mushrooms, and even astrology.
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Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Oct. 2025
In undergoing the complex journey of self-exploration, Panic!
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2025
This year has been a bit of self-exploration.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Aug. 2025
The grotto set the stage for the rest of my visit: quiet spirituality, relaxation, and self-exploration.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, Travel + Leisure, 26 July 2025
The survey also polled 992 parents of 16-to-24-year-olds, 16% of whom encouraged social media as a tool for career and self-exploration.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 19 July 2025
Middle schoolers can participate in self-exploration and career awareness activities to help inform their Education and Career Action Plans which are required for graduation.
—Jean Eddy, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
Her book serves as a guide that focuses on self-discovery and self-exploration in both life and career.
—Abigail Lee, Variety, 18 June 2025
Agathe’s love life as one of self-exploration and forgoes any side story spotlighting male competition.
—Hannah Benson
may 16, Literary Hub, 16 May 2025
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Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Oct. 2025
In undergoing the complex journey of self-exploration, Panic!
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2025
This year has been a bit of self-exploration.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Aug. 2025
The grotto set the stage for the rest of my visit: quiet spirituality, relaxation, and self-exploration.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, Travel + Leisure, 26 July 2025
The survey also polled 992 parents of 16-to-24-year-olds, 16% of whom encouraged social media as a tool for career and self-exploration.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 19 July 2025
Middle schoolers can participate in self-exploration and career awareness activities to help inform their Education and Career Action Plans which are required for graduation.
—Jean Eddy, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
Her book serves as a guide that focuses on self-discovery and self-exploration in both life and career.
—Abigail Lee, Variety, 18 June 2025
Agathe’s love life as one of self-exploration and forgoes any side story spotlighting male competition.
—Hannah Benson
may 16, Literary Hub, 16 May 2025
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