In today's episode, I'm talking about validation, and why ignoring it isn't the answer - for yourself OR others. I was reminded of this lesson again in our own barnyard with one of our cows. When I shifted my approach and started acknowledging her nervousness instead of ignoring her (which made things worse), I could almost feel her settle.

It's the same with people. We don't have to fully understand what someone's going through to validate them, and pushing down our own feelings doesn't make them disappear. When we acknowledge emotions—whether it's in a cow, a loved one, or ourselves—we create space for things to shift.

If this resonates with you, I'm here for you. You can schedule a free consult call for 1:1 Good Movement Guidance, because you don't have to go at this alone!

In this episode, I cover:

• Why validation doesn't mean agreement (and why that's a common misconception)
• My fresh story regarding how I validated an anxious cow
• The 2 main approaches we often take with people
• Why you don't have to fully understand what someone's going through to validate them
• The power of self-validation + what it can look like in your daily life

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Find the complete show notes here: https://terryndrieling.com/ignoring-it-isnt-the-answer

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• Good Movement music by: Aaron Espe
• Podcast produced by: Jill Carr Podcasting

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