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Newsletter · By Dr Marisa G Franco · English · Official site

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Sep 18, 2026
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  1. Issue · Sep 18, 2026

    The Science of Feeling Worthy (opens the original)

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    Societal scripts try to convince us that if we achieve [fill in the blank], we’ll finally feel worthy: If we get married, or promoted, or lose weight. Yet, those who achieve these societal trophies often only feel worse. There’s even a scientific term for this dynamic: the arrival fallacy. Dr. Ben Shaar who created the term described how people feel when they achieve big goals, “This time, they’re unhappy, but more than that they’re unhappy without hope. Because before they lived under the

  2. Issue · Sep 17, 2026

    Why You Think No One Likes You (opens the original)

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    All throughout this week, I will be sharing reflections derived from my new book Worth: The New Science of Self-Esteem and Secure Attachment, which is officially out now. You can get a signed copy if you order it from Lost City Books in DC (and join me for a workshop on Worth th

  3. Issue · Sep 16, 2026

    I wrote a book on self-worth. Here’s the number one thing I do to feel worthy. (opens the original)

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    All throughout this week, I will be sharing reflections derived from my new book Worth: The New Science of Self-Esteem and Secure Attachment, which is officially out now. You can get a signed copy if you order it from Lost City Books in DC (and, if you’re around, join me for a workshop on Worth there on September 23rd).I wrote a book on self-worth. Here&

  4. Issue · Sep 15, 2026

    Today is the Day to Stop Shaming Yourself for Not Being Healed Enough (opens the original)

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    Hello ,I can’t believe that I am writing this, but today is publication day! Worth: The New Science of Self-Esteem and Secure Attachment is officially out! I have worked so hard on this book over the past two years, and I cannot be more thrilled to share it with you all.Today is the last day to grab a copy of Worth and get access to

  5. Issue · Sep 14, 2026

    Why Our Friends Should Betray Us (+ How To Feel Worthy After) (opens the original)

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    Hello ,Happy Monday! And happy last day of the Worth pre-sale! I am so, so excited for the launch of Worth tomorrow. As a thank you for your ongoing support, those who pre-order the book will have access to special giveaways, check the end of the newsletter for more details.All throughout this week, I will be sharing reflections derived from my new book Worth: The New Science of Self-Esteem and Secure Attachment

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