In this powerful and eye-opening episode, Dr. Nichols dives into the emotional toll of constantly proving your love and loyalty to others. If you’ve ever felt drained by one-sided relationships or pressured to earn acceptance, this conversation is for you. Dr. Nichols explores the roots of this need for external validation, how it shows up in our personal and professional lives, and why it’s often tied to deeper patterns of self-worth and boundaries. He offers practical tools to help you reclaim your emotional energy, set healthy boundaries, and recognize that your value doesn’t depend on proving anything to anyone. It's time to stop performing and start healing.