Allison K. Dagney
Allison K. Dagney
Reclaiming Your Power: Why Seeking Validation Keeps You Stuck
Reclaiming Your Power: Why Seeking Validation Keeps You Stuck
Reclaiming Your Power: Why Seeking Validation Keeps You Stuck
Tuesday 11th March 2025
Learn how to reclaim your power and stop seeking external validation with Allison K. Dagney's expert advice on The Emotional Abuse Recovery Podcast.
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Allison K. Dagney
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Recovery from Trauma
Healing from Sexual Trauma
Healing Relationships
Mindful Recovery
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Seeking external validation keeps you emotionally vulnerable.
- Love bombing can make you dependent on others' approval.
- Reclaiming your power starts with recognising when you're giving it away.
- Practical steps include affirming yourself and questioning the source of opinions.
- Your worth is defined by how you see yourself, not by others' opinions.
The moment that you can stop relying on other people to tell you who you are is really the moment that you take your power back
Have you ever felt on top of the world after receiving a compliment, only to be completely deflated by a bit of criticism? In this episode of The Emotional Abuse Recovery Podcast, host Allison K. Dagney tackles the issue of external validation and how it can keep you stuck in a cycle of emotional vulnerability.
Drawing from her own experiences as a survivor of over 20 years of emotional abuse, Allison provides practical advice on reclaiming your power and finding self-worth from within. She explains how love bombing can hook you into needing approval and why it’s crucial to stop letting others dictate your worth. With relatable anecdotes and actionable steps, this episode is a must-listen for anyone struggling with self-esteem issues or feeling dependent on others' opinions.
Allison’s compassionate and humorous approach makes the serious topic of emotional abuse recovery both engaging and accessible. Tune in to learn how to break free from the validation trap and start living a more empowered life. Remember, your worth isn’t determined by what others think – it’s defined by how you see yourself.