
144. Approval Seeking to Self-Acceptance: Doing the Work & Daring to Love Yourself
About this episode
Today on the podcast we'll be exploring the difference between approval and acceptance. From there, we'll unpack what it means to be fully loved and accepted, rather than seeking the approval of others, which we may feel is love.
Topics covered:
- Approval vs. acceptance
- Doing the work
- People who don't do the work
- Secure relating
- Tough truths and challenging conversation
- Showing up in a receptive way - coming from a place of security
- The different parts of relationships and how to separate them
- When it may be time to disconnect
- Boundary work
- Answering listener questions
- Tips for self-acceptance and self-love
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