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EPISODE · Mar 2, 2026 · 18 MIN

External validation vs. acceptance and belonging

from In The Good Company Podcast · host Anna Malus Kitzmann

This is long time in making! In healing, in growing in analyzing...External validation was my way of feeling safe, that I belong..that I exist! I rumbled with it, got curious, analyzed it and what to share with yu what I have learned along the way and from the other side.Are you chasing or looking for external validation? This is something we should all look inti especially in a digital era. Connect with me:Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/annamaluskitzmann/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Breathe with me:⁠https://www.tinyspacetobreathe.com⁠Plant trees: ⁠https://onetreeplanted.org/⁠Original Music for the podcast was created by Jacek Jendrasik.Key TopicsThe impact of social media on validationHealing from childhood validation issuesDistinguishing external validation from internal worthPractical exercises for self-validationThe role of community and acceptanceChapters00:00 Introduction to External Validation05:41 Unpacking Childhood Influences on Validation11:18 Navigating Community and Support18:14 Jingiel 2 short (21.11.2025) 6.mp3Keywordsexternal validation, self-worth, social media, healing, personal growth, mental health, validation, self-love, community, authenticityDisclaimer: The content shared in this podcast is foreducational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical, psychological, therapeutic, legal, or professional advice. The host is not a licensed medical or mental health professional, and the information providedisnot a substitute for professional care, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare provider or other licensed professional with any questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health condition.Neverdisregard or delay seeking professional advice because of something you heard on this podcast. Participation in this podcast and any practices, suggestions, or reflections discussed is voluntary, and you assume full responsibility foryour choices, actions, and results. Advertising & Endorsements:This podcast may include advertisements, sponsorships, affiliate links, or paid partnerships. Any views or opinions expressed are those of the host and guestsand do not necessarily reflect the views of sponsors or advertisers. While products or services may be mentioned or recommended, these references do not constitute guarantees, endorsements, or claims of effectiveness. You areencouraged to do your own research and use your own judgment before purchasing or engaging with any product or service mentioned. 

This is long time in making! In healing, in growing in analyzing...External validation was my way of feeling safe, that I belong..that I exist! I rumbled with it, got curious, analyzed it and what to share with yu what I have learned along the way and from the other side.Are you chasing or looking for external validation? This is something we should all look inti especially in a digital era. Connect with me:Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/annamaluskitzmann/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Breathe with me:⁠https://www.tinyspacetobreathe.com⁠Plant trees: ⁠https://onetreeplanted.org/⁠Original Music for the podcast was created by Jacek Jendrasik.Key TopicsThe impact of social media on validationHealing from childhood validation issuesDistinguishing external validation from internal worthPractical exercises for self-validationThe role of community and acceptanceChapters00:00 Introduction to External Validation05:41 Unpacking Childhood Influences on Validation11:18 Navigating Community and Support18:14 Jingiel 2 short (21.11.2025) 6.mp3Keywordsexternal validation, self-worth, social media, healing, personal growth, mental health, validation, self-love, community, authenticityDisclaimer: The content shared in this podcast is foreducational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical, psychological, therapeutic, legal, or professional advice. The host is not a licensed medical or mental health professional, and the information providedisnot a substitute for professional care, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare provider or other licensed professional with any questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health condition.Neverdisregard or delay seeking professional advice because of something you heard on this podcast. Participation in this podcast and any practices, suggestions, or reflections discussed is voluntary, and you assume full responsibility foryour choices, actions, and results. Advertising & Endorsements:This podcast may include advertisements, sponsorships, affiliate links, or paid partnerships. Any views or opinions expressed are those of the host and guestsand do not necessarily reflect the views of sponsors or advertisers. While products or services may be mentioned or recommended, these references do not constitute guarantees, endorsements, or claims of effectiveness. You areencouraged to do your own research and use your own judgment before purchasing or engaging with any product or service mentioned.

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