<p>In this eye-opening conversation, Dr. Caroline Fleck—clinical psychologist, researcher, and author of <a href="https://amzn.to/426KQPi" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Validation</em></a>—explores why so many of us struggle with anxiety, perfectionism, and burnout, not because we’re broken, but because our need for validation has gone unmet. She explains how validation is more than comfort—it’s proof that we matter.</p><p>Drawing on her clinical work and scientific research, Dr. Fleck demonstrates why validation is the foundation of resilience, connection, and well-being, and how learning to validate ourselves and others can bridge the gap between feeling invisible and living with purpose.</p><p><a href="https://passionstruck.com/caroline-fleck-validation-fuels-sense-mattering/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Visit this link for the full show notes</strong></a></p><p><strong>Go Deeper: The Ignited Life Substack</strong></p><p>If this episode stirred something in you, The Ignited Life is where the transformation continues. Each week, I share behind-the-scenes insights, science-backed tools, and personal reflections to help you turn intention into action.</p><p><a href="https://www.theignitedlife.net/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Subscribe</a>🔗  and get the companion resources delivered straight to your inbox.</p><p>Catch more of Dr. Caroline Fleck: <a href="https://drcarolinefleck.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://drcarolinefleck.com/</a></p><p>If you liked the show, please leave us a review—it only takes a moment and helps us reach more people! Don’t forget to include your Twitter or Instagram handle so we can thank you personally.</p><p>Get the full companion workbook at <a href="https://www.theignitedlife.net/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">TheIgnitedLife.net</a></p><p>Full episode on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@JohnRMiles" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@JohnRMiles</a></p><p>Listen on Apple Podcasts, <a href="https://spotify.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, or wherever you get your podcasts</p><p>Everyone deserves to feel valued and important. Show it by wearing it: <a href="https://startmattering.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://startmattering.com/</a></p><p>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.</p>