Do you constantly replay conversations, wondering if you said the wrong thing or if people like you? In this episode, Dr. Margaret Paul explores why obsessing over others' opinions is really about self-abandonment—and how to finally heal it. You'll learn why trying to control what others think of you is impossible, how this pattern begins in childhood, and why your anxiety is actually your inner child telling you that you're abandoning yourself for approval. You'll also discover the two steps of Inner Bonding that shift you from seeking control and approval to developing a loving adult self—so your sense of worth becomes internal instead of dependent on others. Enjoy the podcast? Subscribe and leave a 5-star review! About Dr. Margaret Paul Dr. Margaret Paul, PhD, is a bestselling author, relationship expert, and the co-creator of the Inner Bonding® self-healing process. She is the author and co-author of twelve books, including “Do I Have to Give Up Me to Be Loved by You?”, “Healing Your Aloneness,” “Inner Bonding,” and "Do I Have to Give Up Me to Be Loved by God? Through her work, Dr. Paul teaches individuals how to take responsibility for their feelings, heal anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges, and develop a deep, loving connection with themselves and their spiritual guidance. She facilitates Inner Bonding Workshops and Intensives, administers the Inner Bonding website, and works to make the Inner Bonding® process available worldwide through the SelfQuest® online self-healing program. Visit her website for a FREE Inner Bonding course at https://innerbondinghub.com/7-lessons/ or email her at margaret@innerbonding.com. Connect with Dr. Margaret Paul: Website: https://innerbonding.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innerbonding1/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/margaretpaul/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/innerbonding Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/ideas/inner-bonding-margaret-paul/923777849815/
Do you constantly replay conversations, wondering if you said the wrong thing or if people like you? In this episode, Dr. Margaret Paul explores why obsessing over others' opinions is really about self-abandonment—and how to finally heal it.
You'll learn why trying to control what others think of you is impossible, how this pattern begins in childhood, and why your anxiety is actually your inner child telling you that you're abandoning yourself for approval.
You'll also discover the two steps of Inner Bonding that shift you from seeking control and approval to developing a loving adult self—so your sense of worth becomes internal instead of dependent on others.
Enjoy the podcast? Subscribe and leave a 5-star review!
About Dr. Margaret Paul
Dr. Margaret Paul, PhD, is a bestselling author, relationship expert, and the co-creator of the Inner Bonding® self-healing process. She is the author and co-author of twelve books, including “Do I Have to Give Up Me to Be Loved by You?”, “Healing Your Aloneness,” “Inner Bonding,” and "Do I Have to Give Up Me to Be Loved by God?
Through her work, Dr. Paul teaches individuals how to take responsibility for their feelings, heal anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges, and develop a deep, loving connection with themselves and their spiritual guidance. She facilitates Inner Bonding Workshops and Intensives, administers the Inner Bonding website, and works to make the Inner Bonding® process available worldwide through the SelfQuest® online self-healing program.
Visit her website for a FREE Inner Bonding course at https://innerbondinghub.com/7-lessons/ or email her at margaret@innerbonding.com.
Connect with Dr. Margaret Paul:
Website: https://innerbonding.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innerbonding1/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/margaretpaul/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/innerbonding
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/ideas/inner-bonding-margaret-paul/923777849815/