Dr. Gabor Maté: Constantly Worrying What People Think of You? (THIS Simple Shift Will Help You Trust Yourself and Stop Seeking Approval)

April 1, 2026·49 min·6-min readinterviewself improvement

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We often live in others' minds, driven by a need for external validation stemming from early childhood experiences where our authentic selves weren't fully seen. Recognizing and addressing this pattern, particularly by learning to say 'no' to external pressures and 'yes' to our true desir

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Dr. Gabel Matte

interview on On Purpose with Jay Shetty

Topics

Perception by othersSelf-identityEarly childhood relationshipsEmotional needs and validation

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