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    Breaking Free from 'Good Girl' Conditioning

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    26 de set. de 2025
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    Explore how seemingly innocent praise like 'you're a good girl' can limit growth and assertiveness. Discover the psychology behind person vs process praise and learn to rewire your inner voice for authentic self-expression.

    Breaking Free from 'Good Girl' Conditioning

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    When we praise someone for being 'good' or 'smart,' they start worrying about maintaining that identity and avoid risks to protect that label. Instead, we can shift from conditional worth to inherent dignity by focusing on effort and strategy rather than fixed traits.

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    You a good girl

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    Opening & Welcome

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    Topic Introduction & Source Material Setup

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    The Hidden Psychology Behind "Good Girl" Praise

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    1:42
    1:45
    2:06
    2:11
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    The Connection Between External Praise and Internal Voice

    2:32
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    Breaking Free from Conditional Worth

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    3:46
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    4:09
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    4:33
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    The Growth Mindset Revolution

    4:42
    4:51
    5:06
    5:16
    5:30
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    Practical Applications & Listener Takeaways

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    Wrap-up & Closing Reflection

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