How to Stop Seeking External Validation

Many of us aren't afraid of making mistakes. We're afraid of what those mistakes might say about us. Dora explores how our attachment to being right can quietly limit our ability to learn, connect, and grow. She reflects on why humility isn't a sign of weakness, but one of the mo ...  Show more

Whether we're talking about family, friendship, community, or partnership, most of us want the same thing: to be seen and accepted for who we are. Through stories of coming out, friendship, marriage, and parenthood, Lindsay and Diana reflect on the challenges and joys of finding ...  Show more

This week's mantra is I Release the Need for External Validation. True confidence comes from within, not from the approval or opinions of others. In this episode of Mantra, we explore how to let go of the desire for external validation and focus on building self-worth rooted in y ...  Show more

this week (in the final part of our external validation series), we continue to deep dive into a topic that’s come up again and again across our episodes : seeking external validation. check out part 1 first, where we reflect on our own relationships with validation, how it’s sha ...  Show more

In our twenties, the feedback sources that once defined our worth - grades, report cards, and parental praise - start to disappear. This leaves a void, which many of us instinctively turn to external sources like social media, career achievements, and the opinions of others, to f ...  Show more

In this powerful and thought-provoking episode, Johnny Lawrence explores the true meaning of self-worth and the dangers of constantly seeking validation from others. He breaks down how the opinions and judgments of people who disrespect us often stem from their own insecurities, ...  Show more