Validation: Why Chasing Approval Keeps You Stuck

A lot of people aren’t living for themselves anymore — they’re living for approval. In Episode 74 of Breaking Mental Health with Darrell, we break down validation, social media pressure, and why constantly chasing approval keeps people insecure, anxious, and emotionally exhausted. This episode explores self-worth, confidence, comparison culture, and how to stop tying your value to other people’s opinions. Because real peace starts when you stop living for validation. Disclaimer: 00:00 The Message: 00:38 Introduction/The Rant: 02:20 Validation: 18:05 What’s Next: 39:37 mental health validation confidence self worth social media mindset personal growth self awareness self improvement mental health podcast If you want to share your story, email me at [email protected] Breaking Mental Health is currently accepting aligned sponsors and brand partnerships focused on mental health, wellness, leadership, and personal growth. For sponsorship inquiries: [email protected] If you or someone you know who is being abused, there is help. Please contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-7233 or text BEGIN to 88788 If you or someone you know who is suicidal or attempted suicide, please call the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988. You can also text 988 If you or someone you know who is struggling with mental illness, there is help. Please contact the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Hotline at 1-800-950-6264 or text NAMI to 741-741 There is also a Crisis Support Services National helpline, call 800-662-HELP (800-662-4357) If you know a teen that is suffering also, call 800-852-8336 Other than that, if there is a serious crisis, contact 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. National Mental Health Hotline- 866-903-3787. https://www.youtube.com/@BreakingMentalHealthPodcast