Episode 333: Is Your Unconscious Making You Sick? Here’s How to Heal with Dr. Moshe
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In this Workday Playdate, Erin sits down with psychiatrist and thought leader Dr. Moshe Frenkel to explore a leadership truth that many high achievers quietly carry: the belief that our worth must be earned.
From childhood experiences to workplace behaviors, Dr. Moshe unpacks how the emotional stories we form early in life shape the way we show up as adults, and especially in leadership. If you’ve ever felt the pressure to prove yourself, overperform for validation, or chase approval, this conversation offers a liberating reframe.
Unconditional Self-Worth
Dr. Moshe introduces the concept of unconditional self-acceptance: the idea that who you are is inherently okay, regardless of achievements, performance reviews, or external validation.
The Childhood Blueprint
Our earliest experiences teach us how love, attention, and approval work. When childhood needs feel unmet, many of us unconsciously develop beliefs that we must perform to be valued.
The Illusion of Conditional Love
Many leaders operate under an invisible rule: If I succeed, then I’m worthy. Dr. Moshe explains why this belief is common, and why it quietly fuels burnout, perfectionism, and people-pleasing.
How Childhood Needs Shape Adult Leadership
Unresolved childhood experiences can show up in adult life as overachievement, fear of criticism, imposter syndrome, or an ongoing need for validation.
From Proving to Being
What changes when you stop trying to earn your worth and start leading from it? Dr. Moshe shares how unconditional self-acceptance transforms confidence, relationships, and leadership presence.
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