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Why Validation Feels Like a Drug and How to Detox | The Healing Conversation
In this episode of The Healing Conversation, host Tonya Pitts explores the psychological mechanics behind why external validation feels addictive and how to break free from the cycle of seeking approval. This guide is designed for individuals struggling with low self-worth, anxiety driven by social feedback, and those who feel hollow after receiving praise but before the next compliment arrives. We unpack the biology of dopamine, explaining how our brains are wired to seek tribal acceptance, often leading to a dependency on likes, nods, and compliments that leaves us feeling unsafe when…
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