Why We Care What Other People Think: Unraveling Our Need for Approval and Validation

Tony Overbay, LMFT, tackles the timeless question, "Why do we care so much about what others think?" Offering insights on halting the cycle of worrying over others' opinions, Tony emphasizes the importance of staying true to oneself (and ponders, "Who am I, really?"). He explores finding that sweet spot between valuing the world's input and heeding our inner voice—the one who truly knows us best. Tony illustrates that while the opinions of others can offer some worth, there's a limit to their significance. Ultimately, we have the fantastic opportunity to be captains of our ships, navigating through rough seas and basking in sunny skies alike.<br />Available NOW Tony's "Magnetic Marriage Mini-Course" only $20. https://magneticmarriage.mykajabi.com/magnetic-marriage-mini-course<br />To learn more about Tony's upcoming re-release of the Magnetic Marriage course, his Pathback Recovery course, and more, sign up for his newsletter through the link at https://linktr.ee/virtualcouch<br />Please follow Tony’s newest Instagram account for the Waking Up to Narcissism podcast https://www.instagram.com/wutnpod/ as well as Tony’s account https://www.instagram.com/tonyoverbay_lmft/ <br />Subscribe to Tony's latest podcast, "Waking Up to Narcissism Q&A - Premium Podcast," on the Apple Podcast App. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/waking-up-to-narcissism-q-a/id1667287384<br />Go to http://tonyoverbay.com/workshop to sign up for Tony's "Magnetize Your Marriage" virtual workshop. The cost is only $19, and you'll learn the top 3 things you can do NOW to create a Magnetic Marriage. <br />You can learn more about Tony's pornography recovery program, The Path Back, by visiting http://pathbackrecovery.com And visit <br />Tony mentioned a product that he used to take out all of the "uh's" and "um's" that, in his words, "must be created by wizards and magic!" because it's that good! To learn more about Descript, click here https://descript.com?lmref=bSWcEQ<br />00:00 Introduction: The Big Question00:46 Welcome to the Virtual Couch00:57 Therapeutic Tools: Four Pillars of a Connected Conversation01:48 Valentine's Day Special: Mini Course and Game02:53 Why Do We Care So Much About What Others Think?11:20 The Power of Projection and Shadow Self17:06 Understanding and Accepting Your Shadow Self20:18 Setting Healthy Boundaries21:40 You Are Not the Center of the Universe22:16 Understanding Our Place in the Universe23:04 Exploring the Concept of Solipsism24:27 The Reality of Other People's Existence25:45 The Impact of Caring Too Much About Others' Opinions26:59 The Importance of Authenticity and Individuality