Why We Crave External Validation

This week on ShrinkChicks, Emmalee and Jen dig into the topic of external validation: why we want it, where the need/want comes from, and how to start internalizing it so we can give that validation to ourselves. They normalize the desire for it, help us to understand the function of it, discuss when seeking external validation can be risky, and how much is too much. Emmalee and Jen talk about how the times in which we are feeling insecure can create an increased need for external validation and how anxiety can tie into it. They answer a Dear Em & Jen about only having one child and the desire for external validation to support this listener's decision. Tune in to gain insight, awareness, and action! SHRINKCHICKS MERCH Check out ShrinkChicks on YouTube by subscribing here! https://youtube.com/channel/UCrxuhDqoL4ML3UE8b2J2BBg A special thank you to this week's sponsors for supporting ShrinkChicks! We have these exclusive offers for our listeners: Lume: Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with Lume deodorant and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code SHRINKCHICKS at lumedeodorant.com/shrinkchicks Athena Club: go to athenaclub.com and use promo code SHRINKCHICKS today and you’ll get 25% off your first order! Athletic Greens: Athletic Greens is giving you a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase. Go to athleticgreens.com/SHRINK ! Jenni Kayne: Our listeners get 15% off their first order on jennikayne.com when you use code SHRINKCHICKS at checkout! Honeylove: Treat yourself and save 20% off at honeylove.com with code SHRINKCHICKS ! The Farmer's Dog: Get 50% off your first box of fresh, healthy food plus free shipping at thefarmersdog.com/shrinkchicks ! Pretty Litter: Go to prettylitter.com/shrinkchicks to save 20% on your first order! Rocket Money: Stop throwing your money away. Cancel unwanted subscriptions – and manage your expenses the easy way by going to RocketMoney.com/shrinkchicks Headspace: For a limited time, you can try Headspace FREE for 30 days by going to Headspace.com/shrinkchicks30 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.