Ever felt like saying “no” could cost you love, approval—or even your sense of safety?

If you were raised to be a “good girl” and still find yourself overwhelmed by the need to please others, my conversation with coach Sara Fisk will speak directly to you. It unpacks why people-pleasing feels so hard to break, even when it’s hurting you—and why you’re not alone in that struggle.

In this episode:

• You’ll learn how your early survival instincts wired you for people-pleasing—and how to begin rewiring.
• You'll discover the subtle but powerful difference between conscious compromise and self-abandonment.
• You'll get practical, low-stakes strategies to start building the emotional muscle of saying “no” without guilt.

Press play now to learn how to stop abandoning yourself and start honoring your own voice—one small, courageous choice at a time.

Featured on the podcast

The Ex-Good Girl Podcast
Sara Fisk Coaching
Stop People Pleasing Facebook group
Connect with Sara on Instagram

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