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#125 - The Psychology of External Validation in High School — Are We Really Setting Students Up for Lifelong Success & Authentic Happiness?

July 30, 2025 • Dr. Allison Sucamele • Episode 125

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This week, we’re peeling back the layers of high school life — not just the grades, trophies, and college letters — but the psychology underneath it all. Why is success often measured by how we perform rather than who we become? And what are the long-term effects of teaching kids to chase validation instead of self-awareness?

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