In this episode, I respond to a question from an anonymous listener who writes:

“Whenever someone compliments me, I instantly deflect or downplay it. How do I learn to actually believe good things about myself?”

We explore how shame, fear of visibility, and old survival strategies make it hard to accept even the kindest words — and how to begin building a new relationship with self-worth. Inside this episode, we’ll talk about:

• Why compliments feel threatening when we don’t trust our own worth
• The connection between downplaying praise and self-protection
• How to receive a compliment without deflecting or apologizing
• Gentle practices to help you believe good things about yourself — without shame

If you’ve ever felt squirmy, uncomfortable, or exposed when someone says something nice about you — this one’s for you.

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