The Hidden Cost of Seeking Validation (And What to Do Instead)

Episode Summary: Do you ever feel like you need to explain yourself, prove yourself, or justify your choices—especially to family or people who just don’t get you? If you’ve ever found yourself seeking validation from others, this episode is for you. In this conversation, we break down: ✅ Why we crave validation and how it keeps us stuck ✅ The hidden ways we try to control others’ perceptions of us ✅ How to shift from seeking approval to deep self-acceptance ✅ A powerful exercise to help you see and validate yourself If you’ve ever felt unseen, unheard, or like you need to prove your worth, this episode will help you break free and find confidence from within. Resources & Next Steps: Want deeper support? Work with me 1:1 →  sign up with this link here.   Share this episode with a friend who needs to hear it! Let me know your thoughts! DM me on Instagram  @chantelallencoaching