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The Hidden Psychology Behind High Achievers: The Father Hunger

December 22, 2025 • Debra Maldonado and Robert Maldonado PhD Life Coach Training and Personal Transformation Experts • Season 1 • Episode 13

In this episode of 'Jung On Purpose,' we explore the concept of 'father hunger' and the father archetype, discussing their impact on persona and ego development. Understand the overachieving persona, the internalized father figure, and the quest for external validation, emphasizing the importance of turning inward for true fulfillment.

Discover:

The concept of “Father hunger” and how it drives the need for external validation.
How the father archetype shapes our sense of self and success.
Why most overachievers seek external rewards but lack fulfillment.
How external achievements often mask deeper insecurities.
When not individuated, a person borrows their identity from external sources.
How rebellion against the father is still a form of attachment.
Why true power comes from within, not external validation.

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