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The Hidden Reason You Keep Seeking Approval
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How much of your life has been shaped by seeking approval from other people?
In this powerful episode of The Secrets of Being, I welcome award-winning author, licensed clinical psychologist, and trauma expert Dr. Lesley Goth for a deeply meaningful conversation about self-compassion, healing, trauma recovery, and reclaiming your sense of worth.
We begin with one of Dr. Goth's most powerful insights: *"I've liberated myself from the need for approval from others."* From there, we explore why criticism often carries more weight than praise, how early childhood experiences shape our beliefs about ourselves, and why so many of us become people-pleasers without even realizing it.
Dr. Goth explains why self-compassion is one of the most important skills we can develop, especially after trauma. She shares practical ways to quiet our inner critic, release shame, and begin treating ourselves with the same kindness we naturally extend to the people we love.
We also dive into the fascinating connection between trauma and the body. Dr. Goth explains how painful experiences are stored in our nervous system, how EMDR therapy helps process unresolved trauma, and why practices like walking, yoga, breathwork, mindfulness, and meditation can support emotional healing. Whether you've experienced childhood trauma, grief, anxiety, sexual assault, or simply carry emotional wounds that still affect your daily life, this conversation offers hope and practical tools for moving forward.
If you've ever questioned your worth, struggled with self-criticism, or wondered whether healing is truly possible, this episode is for you. Dr. Goth reminds us that healing isn't about perfection. It's about learning to offer ourselves compassion, trusting the process, and believing that hope is always available.
Thank you for being part of The Secrets of Being community. If this conversation resonates with you, please subscribe, share it with someone who may need encouragement today, and leave a comment about what spoke to your heart. Together, we can create a world where healing, compassion, and hope become contagious.
With love,
Dawn
P.S. You can connect with Dr. Lesley Goth at https://denverfamilycounselingservices.com
In this powerful episode of The Secrets of Being, I welcome award-winning author, licensed clinical psychologist, and trauma expert Dr. Lesley Goth for a deeply meaningful conversation about self-compassion, healing, trauma recovery, and reclaiming your sense of worth.
We begin with one of Dr. Goth's most powerful insights: *"I've liberated myself from the need for approval from others."* From there, we explore why criticism often carries more weight than praise, how early childhood experiences shape our beliefs about ourselves, and why so many of us become people-pleasers without even realizing it.
Dr. Goth explains why self-compassion is one of the most important skills we can develop, especially after trauma. She shares practical ways to quiet our inner critic, release shame, and begin treating ourselves with the same kindness we naturally extend to the people we love.
We also dive into the fascinating connection between trauma and the body. Dr. Goth explains how painful experiences are stored in our nervous system, how EMDR therapy helps process unresolved trauma, and why practices like walking, yoga, breathwork, mindfulness, and meditation can support emotional healing. Whether you've experienced childhood trauma, grief, anxiety, sexual assault, or simply carry emotional wounds that still affect your daily life, this conversation offers hope and practical tools for moving forward.
If you've ever questioned your worth, struggled with self-criticism, or wondered whether healing is truly possible, this episode is for you. Dr. Goth reminds us that healing isn't about perfection. It's about learning to offer ourselves compassion, trusting the process, and believing that hope is always available.
Thank you for being part of The Secrets of Being community. If this conversation resonates with you, please subscribe, share it with someone who may need encouragement today, and leave a comment about what spoke to your heart. Together, we can create a world where healing, compassion, and hope become contagious.
With love,
Dawn
P.S. You can connect with Dr. Lesley Goth at https://denverfamilycounselingservices.com