
How to Stop Letting People Get in Your Head | Psalm 123 Explained
From Practical Advice from the Scriptures by Anissa Cooke
May 7, 2026 · 18 min · Season 19 · Episode 123
About this episode
This episode discusses how to maintain self-worth and focus amidst disrespect and social pressure, using Psalm 123 as a guide.
Not everyone is going to respect you. Some people will dismiss you. Talk down to you. Treat you like you don’t matter. And if you’re not careful… you’ll start carrying their opinions like they’re facts. That’s where the real damage happens. In this episode of Practical Advice from the Scriptures , we break down Psalm 123… a short but powerful prayer from someone dealing with constant disrespect and social pressure. But instead of reacting… arguing… or trying to prove themselves… they did something different. They refocused . Because here’s the truth… You can’t stop people from talking. But you can stop letting it define you. And the moment you shift your focus… you take your control back. If you’ve been feeling overlooked, disrespected, or mentally affected by how others treat you… this episode will show you how to stay steady without becoming bitter.
People in this episode
Host: Anissa Cooke
Topics covered
- self respect
- mental health
- social pressure
- spirituality
- personal growth
Keywords
- self improvement
- disrespect
- mental effects
- focus
- Psalm 123
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Psalm 123
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