Ever feel guilty for needing a little breathing room, saying no, or wanting something just for you? You’re not alone — and it’s not because you’re selfish. It’s because you were trained to feel that way. In this episode, we’ll bust the lie that being a “good woman” means being self-less, and uncover what it actually means to take care of yourself without apology. You’ll learn: The hidden conditioning that made you equate self-care with selfishness — and how to break it.Why guilt flares up the...
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Ever feel guilty for needing a little breathing room, saying no, or wanting something just for you? You’re not alone — and it’s not because you’re selfish. It’s because you were trained to feel that way. In this episode, we’ll bust the lie that being a “good woman” means being self-less, and uncover what it actually means to take care of yourself without apology. You’ll learn: The hidden conditioning that made you equate self-care with selfishness — and how to break it.Why guilt flares up the...
65. People Pleasing Is a Trap and ‘Sorry’ Is the Bait; What to Say Instead of Apologizing
Mastering Midlife with Heidi
20 minutes
4 months ago
65. People Pleasing Is a Trap and ‘Sorry’ Is the Bait; What to Say Instead of Apologizing
What if saying “sorry” isn’t kindness — but self-doubt in disguise? And what if the key to less doubt and more respect is simply choosing a new way to speak? In this episode, I'm showing you why "sorry" isn't creating the connection you think it is—and why it's actually making things worse. Here's what you'll learn: Why apologizing when you've done nothing wrong destroys your confidenceHow saying "sorry" is a trap to avoid feeling guiltyWhy over-apologizing pushes people away instead of...
Mastering Midlife with Heidi
Ever feel guilty for needing a little breathing room, saying no, or wanting something just for you? You’re not alone — and it’s not because you’re selfish. It’s because you were trained to feel that way. In this episode, we’ll bust the lie that being a “good woman” means being self-less, and uncover what it actually means to take care of yourself without apology. You’ll learn: The hidden conditioning that made you equate self-care with selfishness — and how to break it.Why guilt flares up the...
