The Inner Child Who Had to Be Rig...
The Inner Child Who Had to Be Right
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Hopscotch-N-Jacks Podcast by Caryn K. & Justis R.
S1 · E22
Sep 18, 2025
39:18
Episode notes

"Why do you always have to be right?" It’s a question that can trigger defensiveness and conflict, but what if the answer lies not in arrogance but in an insecure inner child? This episode explores the psychological roots of the need to correct and be right, using the M'Cheaux social experiment with the ATM as a powerful case study. We'll unpack the moments when our wounded inner selves—seeking validation and control—hijack our adult interactions.

Join us as we discuss how this constant need for validation can hinder personal growth and sabotage relationships. We'll offer insights on how to recognize this pattern, soothe the inner child driving it, and find the freedom that comes with letting go of the need to be right. This isn't about shaming; it's about understanding the "why" behind the behavior so you  ... 

Keywords
inner child
avoidant
Anxiety
sunn m'cheaux
atm