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Why Validation Feels Like a Drug (And How to Detox) | The Healing Path
In this episode of The Healing Path, host Tara Austin explores the psychological trap of seeking external validation and how it can function like an addiction, keeping listeners stuck in cycles of pain rather than promoting genuine healing. This episode is designed for individuals struggling with anxiety, low self-esteem, or codependency who feel a compulsive need for others to affirm their feelings before they can process them. We examine why being 'heard' releases dopamine and oxytocin, creating a temporary high that masks the deeper work of self-acceptance, and offer practical strategies…
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