Marisa Franco on ‘the new science of self-esteem’
Psychologist Marisa Franco explains why we feel unworthy and how to form secure attachments.
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Why do compliments make us feel uncomfortable? Why do we feel like a failure when we do something right? Why do we doubt success when we achieve it?
Psychologist Marisa Franco says that deep down we believe we’re unworthy; that the good things will eventually be taken away; that it’s just a matter of time before we’ll be found out for the imposter we truly are. Where does that self-doubt come from? And what can we do to change it?
This week on The Connection I’ll talk with Marisa Franco about her new book, Worth: The New Science of Self-Esteem and Secure Attachment. She says low self-esteem keeps us stuck in the past where our memories are stored and where we relive tired old scripts. Healthy self-esteem frees us to live in the present. We’ll talk about creating a better relationship with ourselves.
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