Why "I'm Fine" Is a Lie: The Hidden Cost of People Pleasing cover art

Why "I'm Fine" Is a Lie: The Hidden Cost of People Pleasing

Why "I'm Fine" Is a Lie: The Hidden Cost of People Pleasing

Listen for free

View show details

About this listen

 Think you’re holding it all together? What if “I’m fine” is actually the biggest red flag? In this episode of A Wilder Life, Eric discusses how high-achievers often mask emotional exhaustion with over-functioning, how unresolved childhood patterns sneak into adulthood, and how the practice of self-compassion, emotional safety, and radical self-responsibility can transform performance, relationships, and mental health. Guest Kamini Wood shares her deeply personal journey from perfectionist people-pleaser to conscious leadership coach, and offers powerful tools for anyone ready to stop muscling through life and start healing. Key Takeaways:→ Why saying “I’m fine” could mean you’re in trouble.→ How to build emotional safety in your personal and professional relationships.→ The power of modeling self-compassion for your children and team.→ How radical honesty (when delivered safely) can lead to breakthrough growth.→ Why high performers are often the last to ask for help—and what to do about it. Quotes from Kamini Wood:● "We’ve masked for so long, it becomes conditioned behavior to just go along."● "Most of us say 'I’m fine' when we’re actually pushing down what we really feel."● "People-pleasing taught me to disconnect from my own needs to make others comfortable." About Kamini Wood:Kamini Wood is a certified coach, author, and speaker who helps high-achieving professionals break free from stress, anxiety, toxic relationships, and perfectionism. Founder of Live Joy Your Way, Kamini specializes in conscious leadership, emotional intelligence, and building resilience through self-compassion and radical self-responsibility. Connect with Kamini Wood:Website: https://www.kaminiwood.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsauthenticmeLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaminiwood
No reviews yet
In the spirit of reconciliation, Audible acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.