So many women are exhausted—not just from what they do, but from what they believe they have to do.

In this episode, Dana explores one of the most common patterns she sees in coaching: feeling responsible for everyone else’s emotions, reactions, and happiness.

This episode dives into:

• Why women are conditioned to believe their worth is earned through selflessness and caretaking
• How over-responsibility leads to burnout, resentment, and disconnection from your own desires
• The difference between self-responsibility and over-responsibility
• Why people-pleasing is actually a form of control (and how to stop it)
• How to begin reclaiming your wants, needs, and truth—without guilt
• The essential skill of emotional self-leadership: learning to feel discomfort and still choose alignment

Dana also shares a personal story about saying yes to pleasure—a lakeside getaway and a trip to New York—and the unexpected guilt that surfaced. She unpacks what it really means to be a good receiver and why true generosity comes from overflow, not obligation.

If you’ve ever felt guilty for resting, saying no, or simply wanting more… this episode will help you see that your needs do matter—and that honoring them is the key to your power, peace, and pleasure.

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