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When Being Liked Costs You Who You Are | Clayton Echard on Life After The Bachelor
Episode 76
Wednesday, 11 November, 2026
What happens when you've spent your whole life trying to be enough for everyone else, only to realize you've lost yourself along the way?Most people know Clayton Echard from The Bachelor. But behind the headlines, public criticism, and controversy was a man struggling with his self-worth and questioning who he really was.In this deeply personal conversation, Clayton opens up about the emotional toll of having his life judged by millions, the painful unraveling of an identity built around others' approval, and what helped him begin rebuilding himself. From a life-changing conversation with his father to discovering the power of presence and self-acceptance, Clayton shares what it took to stop proving his worth and start living more authentically.Plus, my teenage stepdaughter Maci joins us for a special moment, asking Clayton about fitting in, staying true to yourself, and what every young woman deserves from a man.In this episode you will:How the pressure to be liked and accepted can quietly pull you away from who you really are.What Clayton's "ego death" after The Bachelor taught him about identity, self-worth, and rebuilding himself.How one conversation with his dad changed the way he handles fear, uncertainty, and overthinking.The powerful question Clayton asks himself to separate what he truly wants from what he thinks others will approve of.Why embracing imperfection, being radically honest, and taking small, uncomfortable steps can open the door to a more authentic life.What Clayton told my teenage stepdaughter about self-worth, dating, and how a young woman deserves to be treated by a man.Connect with ClaytonWebsite: http://claytonechard.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/claytonechard/Podcast - Love Trapped - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/love-trapped/id1878220033Keep Rising with UsCome join our community, where we connect between episodes, do the practices together, go deeper on the conversations you hear on the show, and keep rising long after the episode ends. Most importantly, it is a place to remember that you never have to do this alone.Join here: https://www.skool.com/rise-higher-podcast-4648And be sure to follow Rise Higher so you never miss an episode. If you enjoy the show, I'd be so grateful if you'd leave a review to help others discover it, too.More episodes we think you'll love:EP67: Own Who You Truly Are with Billie LeeEP71: Unleash Your Inner Gladiator with Dan 'Nitro' ClarkConnect with Stephanie● Website: https://risehigherpodcast.com● Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamstephaniekwong/● Website: https://rapidrewiremethod.com/Rise higher, together.
