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EPISODE · Jul 10, 2026 · 15 MIN

Are You Addicted to Approval?: How to Overcome Your Overwhelming Need-to-Please

from The Authenticity Coach · host Wendy C. Schult

Are you addicted to approval? Is your overwhelming need to please oppressing your expression of ideas, desires & dreams? If so, & you are feeling stuck & sorry for yourself, there is a solution.High achievers recover from their addiction to approval by increasing their tolerance for disapproval. As hard-working & committed as you may be, it will be grueling, if not impossible, to do anything great -- or even gratifying & good for you -- if you are not willing to ruffle some feathers. For positive change to occur, there must be some discomfort, disappointment or disapproval.Learn how to start small. Gain tips for getting into the practice of asserting your preferences, proposals & plans. See your tolerance for frowns & failures increase & begin to enjoy the rewards of living an assertive & authentic life.

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