Beth McCarthy has shared a video for a song that is as heartwrenching as it is wholly vital, centred around a sentiment that defines so many people’s everydays.

‘How Am I Supposed To Love Myself?’ is as vulnerable as the title suggests. A look at how it feels to feel alien within your own body, and attempting to learn to make it through life despite it hurting so much. Be it dysmorphia, trauma or simply not knowing why your heart and mind make you feel this way, it’s a wide-open expression of frustration and sadness. The sort of song that will serve as a voice in the dark for so many, a sign that they aren’t the only ones going through the pain. And if there is solace to be found in such a battle, here is hoping that these verses and chords can play their part.

It’s the sort of song that Beth crafts so beautifully, and the video shows precisely how these words affect her day-to-day life. From staring in the mirror to staring into oblivion, these thoughts are difficult to escape.

The song was first released at the end of 2025, bringing to a close a huge year for Beth, which saw the release of some stunning songs and culminating in a special headline tour, including a show at London’s Kentish Town Forum.

Here is one of those tracks, ‘What If I Never Make It?’: