#719 — How to Care Less What People Think in an Age of Constant Comparison

#719 — How to Care Less What People Think in an Age of Constant Comparison

Author: Trish Blackwell September 1, 2026 Duration: 28:48

It's never been easier to know what everyone else is doing—or to wonder what everyone else thinks about what you're doing.

 

We're living in an age of unprecedented comparison, visibility and access to other people's opinions. We can see their bodies, homes, vacations, parenting, careers, relationships, accomplishments and highlight reels all day long. And they can see ours.

 

No wonder we care so much what people think.

 

In this episode of The Confidence Podcast, we're talking about how to care less about other people's opinions without becoming disconnected, selfish or apathetic. You'll learn why trying not to care doesn't work, how social media has amplified our natural need for belonging, why loneliness can make approval feel even more important, and how to develop an internal sense of belonging that allows you to show up as yourself.

You'll learn how to stop performing for an imaginary audience, tolerate being misunderstood and build the kind of self-trust that makes other people's opinions information—not instructions.

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