188. How to Stop Seeking Validation & Start Trusting Yourself with Libby Bunten

188. How to Stop Seeking Validation & Start Trusting Yourself with Libby Bunten

July 15, 2026 · 56 min

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In this episode, Olivia Ashley and Libby Bunten discuss the importance of self approval over external validation in building confidence and reconnecting with one's authentic self.

Are you constantly seeking validation from others, struggling with people-pleasing, or wondering why trusting your intuition feels so difficult? What if the missing piece isn't more confidence—but learning the practice of self approval? In this episode of Intuition Unlocked , host [Your Name] sits down with Libby Bunten , somatic embodiment coach, founder of Self Approval School , and former clinical therapist, for a powerful conversation about breaking free from external validation and reconnecting with your authentic self. Together, they explore how perfectionism, people-pleasing, and nervous system conditioning disconnect women from their intuition, desire, and inner wisdom. Libby shares why self approval—not achievement, productivity, or other people's opinions—is the foundation of self-trust, authentic leadership, and lasting freedom. If you've ever struggled with self-worth, boundaries, burnout, or feeling disconnected from yourself, this conversation offers practical insights into healing through embodiment, nervous system regulation, and learning to trust your own voice again. In this episode, you'll discover: How to stop seeking external validation and build genuine self…

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