This podcast episode explores the emotional complexity of creating boundaries with people whose validation you still secretly crave exes, former friends, family members, or emotionally unavailable crushes. Through a relatable story and inner monologue-style narration, the episode dives deep into the rollercoaster of unspoken hopes, personal growth, and emotional withdrawal. It captures the messy middle of holding space for your own healing while resisting the urge to break boundaries just to feel seen.

Listeners are taken on a journey of recognizing codependency in the need for external validation, realizing when someone’s approval comes at the cost of self-worth, and learning how to stand firm in boundaries without villainizing themselves. With humor, vulnerability, and hard truths, the episode ends with a powerful reminder: real peace comes from choosing yourself even when it’s the loneliest option.

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