Why do you feel like you’re never good enough, no matter how hard you try? In this episode, I break down how childhood shame shapes your identity, fuels your inner critic, and keeps you chasing other people’s approval. You will learn how to stop punishing yourself for mistakes, how to rebuild your self-worth, and discover who you are beyond what everyone else expects you to be.
00:00 Why You Never Feel Good Enough
03:21 How Childhood Shame Shapes Your Identity
12:46 How To Discover Who You Really Are
17:17 Why Being Hard On Yourself Keeps You Stuck
23:20 How You Learned To Hide The Real You & How Shame Is Developed
28:43 How To Stop Punishing Yourself For Every Mistake
35:17 How To Stop Needing Everyone’s Approval
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How To Quit Porn guide - https://training.mantalks.com/Quit
My book, Men's Work: https://mantalks.com/mens-work-book/
Online men’s group, The Alliance: https://mantalks.com/alliance/
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Tired of feeling like you're never enough? Build your self-worth with help from this free guide: https://training.mantalks.com/self-worth
Pick up my book, Men's Work: A Practical Guide To Face Your Darkness, End Self-Sabotage, And Find Freedom: https://mantalks.com/mens-work-book/
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