Validation: Why So Many People Need External Approval

Why do so many people depend on external approval to feel valuable? In Episode 87 of Breaking Mental Health with Darrell, we break down validation, self-worth, insecurity, social media pressure, and the emotional impact of constantly seeking approval from others. This episode explores attention, confidence, emotional dependency, comparison culture, identity, and why learning to validate yourself internally is one of the most difficult — and important — parts of emotional growth. Because external approval can never fully replace internal peace. Disclaimer: 00:00 The Message: 00:38 Introduction/The Rant: 02:24 Validation: 07:40 What’s Next: 41:19 mental health validation self worth confidence social media self awareness mindset emotional health personal growth mental wellness 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. As 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