# 197. How to trust yourself and stop seeking external validation (Rewind)

An episode of [Secluded Thoughts](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1561515782), 20 Apr 2025, 28 min.

Audio: https://audio3.redcircle.com/episodes/6230161e-8687-4d7b-8a4b-3df22cc6a07c/stream.mp3

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