#68 - Why Chasing Validation Is Hurting Your LGBTQ Pride Identity Self-Love (And What To Do Instead)

Are you struggling to fully embrace your LGBTQ identity with pride, even though you're trying to be confident?Many people in the LGBTQ community grow up carrying internalized shame without even realizing it. You may find yourself people-pleasing, seeking validation, or feeling unsure about your identity, all while wanting to build real self-love and confidence.In this episode, you’ll discover:How internalized shame quietly shapes your LGBTQ identity and how to begin releasing itThe difference between fake confidence and authentic confidence rooted in self-loveWhy setting healthy boundaries is essential to embracing your identity with prideListen now to learn how to move from survival to self-love and finally embrace your LGBTQ identity with pride and confidence.Discover Derick Hachey: https://www.derickhcoaching.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/derickhcoaching/New episodes every Monday and Thursday.More from Together Moving Forward:Click here to contact me through the website to become a featured guest on the podcast or to get more information.Or visit: https://togethermovingforwardpodcast.comNow booking keynote speaking engagements:From Survival to Self-LoveHow I Finally Learned to Embrace My LGBTQ Identity With Pride — And How You Can TooClick here for more informationOr click here: https://togethermovingforwardpodcast.com/speaking/Click here to follow us on Instagram.Or click here: https://www.instagram.com/togethermovingforwardpodcast/This podcast celebrates LGBTQ, LGBTQ+ and 2SLGBTQIA+ identity and Pride, sharing stories of Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, pansexual, and nonbinary people who are healing, building resilience, and embracing self-love, self-respect, and community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.