Insecurities: Why They Keep You Stuck (and How to Move Forward)

This week on ShrinkChicks, Em and Jen unpack insecurities: where they come from, why everyone has them, and how they quietly shape our relationships, careers, and sense of self. They explore the connection between insecurity and hyper-independence, why asking for help can feel so uncomfortable, and how comparison culture can keep us stuck. They also answer listener questions about needing reassurance in relationships, feeling hurt when someone's energy changes, worrying people won't like the "real" you, and what to do when you realize past choices were driven by insecurity instead of authenticity. Along the way, they discuss attachment, vulnerability, self-compassion, and how healing begins by challenging the stories we've carried for years. Tune in to gain insight, awareness, and action! PS: Fast forward to around 1:25 to skip the intro and get straight to today’s content. Never miss us on YouTube by subscribing here!    / @shrinkchicks   Instagram:   / shrinkchicks   Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4wWeLtF... Website: https://www.shrinkchicks.com/ Therapy Practice: https://www.thetherapygroup.com/ #ShrinkChicks #Insecurities #SelfEsteem #MentalHealthPodcast #TherapyTalk #TherapistsOfInstagram #InnerCritic #SelfWorth #GriefInDisguise #EmotionalHealth #RelationshipAdvice #SelfCompassion #MentalHealthAwareness #podcastepisode YouTube SyncID: MB01IFNUIBGM25C