# Approval Seekers, wit Robert Taibbi L.C.S.W.

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Podcast: [The Rational Egoist](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-rational-egoist-6169218)
Published: 2026-03-05T20:46:11+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/therationalegoist/episodes/Approval-Seekers--wit-Robert-Taibbi-L-C-S-W-e3g0fmd
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## Resource

In this episode of The Rational Egoist, Michael Liebowitz is joined by Robert Taibbi, LCSW—an experienced clinician, supervisor, and clinical director with nearly 50 years of practice. Taibbi shares insights from his extensive career and discusses the psychological mechanisms behind approval seeking, and how we can break patterns that no longer serve us. Drawing from his books, including The Therapist's Journey, Doing Family Therapy, and Doing Couple Therapy, he offers practical, evidence-based strategies for personal change. This episode is packed with valuable guidance for anyone seeking to understand and overcome destructive habits.Michael Leibowitz, host of The Rational Egoist podcast, is a philosopher and political activist who draws inspiration from Ayn Rand’s philosophy, advocating for reason, rational self-interest, and individualism. His journey from a 25-year prison sentence to a prominent voice in the libertarian and Objectivist communities highlights the transformative impact of embracing these principles. Leibowitz actively participates in political debates and produces content aimed at promoting individual rights and freedoms. He is the co-author of “Down the Rabbit Hole: How the Culture of Correction Encourages Crime” and “View from a Cage: From Convict to Crusader for Liberty,” which explore societal issues and his personal evolution through Rand’s teachings.Explore his work and journey further through his books:“Down the Rabbit Hole”: https://www.amazon.com.au/Down-Rabbit.. .“View from a Cage”: https://books2read.com/u/4jN6xj join our Ayn Rand Adelaide Meetups here for some seriously social discussions on Freedom https://www.meetup.com/adelaide-ayn-r.. . #growth #selfesteem #approval #relationships

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