Everyday Habits That Build Real Self-Respect | Dr Katherine Iscoe
About this episode
This episode explores the concept of self-respect and how it differs from confidence and external validation, featuring insights from Dr Katherine Iscoe.
In this episode, we explore what self-respect actually means, beyond confidence, beyond success, beyond applause. For years, today’s guest chased respect externally, having thoughts like: If you liked me, I liked me. If you approved, I felt safe. But as she shares, that way of living slowly disconnects you from yourself. I’m joined by Dr Katherine Iscoe to unpack: • Why people-pleasing is often rooted in the “fawn” trauma response • How you might be subtly trading yourself away in everyday moments • The restaurant “steak” example that reveals more than you think • How to audit your calendar to see if you truly respect yourself • Why boundaries aren’t just with other people, they’re with yourself • How overthinking steals years of your life • The difference between chasing happiness and building self-respect • What it actually looks like to make decisions from self-respect Self-respect isn’t loud.It isn’t aggressive.It isn’t about becoming selfish. It’s about choosing yourself in small, daily ways, even when it feels uncomfortable. Because the truth is, confidence might get you in the room... but self-respect is what keeps you standing tall. If you’ve ever felt like: * You say yes…
People in this episode
Host: Erika De Pellegrin
Guest: Dr Katherine Iscoe
Topics covered
- self-respect
- people-pleasing
- boundaries
- decision making
- overthinking
- personal growth
Keywords
- self-respect
- confidence
- people-pleasing
- boundaries
- overthinking
- personal growth
- decision making
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