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Why You Don't Feel Good Enough | Self-Worth with Dr. Marisa Franco

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Episode Why You Don't Feel Good Enough | Self-Worth with Dr. Marisa Franco

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Psychologist and NY Times bestselling author Dr. Marisa Franco joins host Richard Taite to unpack the difference between self-worth and self-esteem — and why the people who need love the most are often the ones who reject it.Dr. Franco, a University of Maryland professor and author of Worth and Platonic, explains why confidence isn't the fix for low self-esteem, how childhood memories shape adult relationships, why trauma can live in the body, and a practical exercise anyone can use to start building genuine self-worth today.Topics covered: self-worth vs. self-esteem, secure attachment, childhood memory and trauma, somatic healing, honesty vs. confidence, and the surprising research on friendship and connection.Learn more about Dr. Marisa Franco at drmarisagfranco.com. Her new book, Worth: The New Science of Self-Esteem and Secure Attachment, is available now.New episodes of We're Out of Time every Tuesday. Follow and leave a review — it helps others find the show.

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