When You Stop Explaining Yourself, Everything Changes – Carl Jung

This podcast explores the psychological compulsion to constantly explain oneself, identifying it as a symptom of disconnection from the self rooted in emotional invalidation experienced early in life. Drawing on Carl Jung's theories, the speaker explains that this behavior stems from a deep-seated need for external validation and permission to exist, leading to a cycle of self-betrayal and loss of internal authority. The podcast advocates for breaking this cycle by developing internal authority, which involves recognizing the inherent validity of one's own emotions and experiences, and reclaiming psychological autonomy. The speaker emphasizes that choosing silence over compulsive explanation is a transformative act that reconfigures relationships, fosters self-respect, and ultimately leads to psychological integrity and freedom.