S2:E35 - The Approval Trap: Why We Care and How to Break Free

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We all care about what others think to a certain degree. We can never fully escape that reality. But there is such a thing as a healthy dose needed for human connection. Which is essential for our quality of life. But when is it too much? Check out this episode for the answers.
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1. S2:E35 - The Approval Trap: Why We Care and How to Break Free (00:00:00)

2. [Ad] The Financial Philosophers - Lets Nerd Out (00:17:34)

3. (Cont.) S2:E35 - The Approval Trap: Why We Care and How to Break Free (00:18:12)

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S2:E35 - The Approval Trap: Why We Care and How to Break Free

Delightfully Dharmic

published about a year ago

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1. S2:E35 - The Approval Trap: Why We Care and How to Break Free (00:00:00)

2. [Ad] The Financial Philosophers - Lets Nerd Out (00:17:34)

3. (Cont.) S2:E35 - The Approval Trap: Why We Care and How to Break Free (00:18:12)

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