You know that sinking feeling when you post something meaningful... and nobody reacts? That sudden mood drop isn't just about social media algorithms. It’s your brain’s chemistry reacting to a lack of "sugar." In this episode of the Brick by Brick Broadcast, we are dismantling Approval Addiction—the silent killer of authentic living.We often confuse Validation (renting your identity based on performance) with Belonging (being valued for who you are). When we can’t tell the difference, we fall into the trap of becoming Performers, Peacemakers, or Pretenders .In this episode, we unpack:🧠 The Neuroscience: Why praise triggers the same reward circuits as money and food.🎭 The 3 Archetypes: Are you the Performer, the Peacemaker, or the Pretender? .🇳🇬 The Cultural Context: Navigating the pressure to "make the family proud" without losing yourself.⭐ Case Studies: How John Legend, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, and Steve Wozniak chose alignment over applause to build their legacies.🛠️ The Framework: How to move from "Applause-Based" to "Alignment-Based" living using the Design Your Core™ method."Validation is meant to be feedback, not fuel. Feedback refines you; fuel defines you." 📥 DOWNLOAD THE FREE VALIDATION AUDIT WORKSHEET Identify exactly where you are performing for approval versus acting for alignment. 👉 https://bit.ly/validationauditABOUT THE SHOW: Welcome to the Brick by Brick Broadcast with Olatunde Akinwunmi. We help you build a life that feels like you, one intentional step at a time. SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE INSIGHTS - https://youtube.com/@tundestone

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