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Belongingness: Essential Bridges that Support the Self

By Allen R McConnell — 2013

Recent research is establishing the critical nature of social belongingness.

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Braving the Wilderness: The Quest for True Belonging and the Courage to Stand Alone

"True belonging doesn’t require us to change who we are. It requires us to be who we are.” Social scientist Brené Brown, PhD, LMSW, has sparked a global conversation about the experiences that bring meaning to our lives—experiences of courage, vulnerability, love, belonging, shame, and empathy.

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Brené Brown
2017
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25 – Overcome Doubt and Doubters with Hint CEO Kara Goldin

Kara Goldin is the founder and CEO of Hint, the company that is best known for making unsweetened flavor water. Amy talks to Kara about how to overcome self-doubt, how to deal with other people who doubt you, and the one question you should ask yourself when you're afraid to do something.

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The Verywell Mind Podcast With Amy Morin
2020
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47 - Friday Fix: Ask Yourself This Question and You'll Be Kinder to Yourself

Your inner dialogue can either inspire and motivate you to do your best or it can be the one thing that stands between you and living your best life. Studies consistently show self-compassion is the key to feeling and doing your best.

Podcast
The Verywell Mind Podcast With Amy Morin
2021
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48 – How to Use Adversity to Your Advantage with NBA All-Star Steve Francis

Steve Francis is a three-time NBA All-Star who played for the Houston Rockets, the Orlando Magic, and the New York Knicks. Steve’s rise to NBA stardom wasn’t an easy one, however. He overcame much adversity in his childhood.

Podcast
The Verywell Mind Podcast With Amy Morin
2021
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56 – How to Believe in Yourself with IT Cosmetics Founder Jamie Kern Lima

Jamie Kern Lima is proof that you can conquer self-doubt. Her belief that she could succeed helped her develop a billion-dollar cosmetic company. But she got rejected and turned down many times along the way.

Podcast
The Verywell Mind Podcast With Amy Morin
2021
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104 – How to Choose Progress over Perfection with Peloton Instructor Ally Love

Ally Love is the in-arena host of the Brooklyn Nets, and she’s a Peloton instructor. Ally’s successful career path has taught her that it’s important to value progress over perfection.

Podcast
The Verywell Mind Podcast With Amy Morin
2021
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Sincerely, Your Autistic Child: What People on the Autism Spectrum Wish Their Parents Knew About Growing Up, Acceptance, and Identity

Most resources available for parents come from psychologists, educators, and doctors, offering parents a narrow and technical approach to autism. Sincerely, Your Autistic Child represents an authentic resource for parents written by autistic people themselves.

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Autistic Women and Nonbinary Network
2025
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Why Is It So Hard to Do Something that Should Be Easy?

Brendan Mahan explains why simple things can be so difficult.

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2019
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The Skill of Self-Confidence | Dr. Ivan Joseph | TEDxRyersonU

As the Athletic Director and head coach of the Varsity Soccer team at Ryerson University, Dr. Joseph is often asked what skills he is searching for as a recruiter: Is it speed? Strength? Agility? In Dr.

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2012
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