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From People-Pleasing to Powerful: Owning Your Worth

From People-Pleasing to Powerful: Owning Your Worth

Update: 2025-10-23
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Are you living for others’ approval—or finally stepping into your own power?


In this episode of Chasing Brighter, Jessica Colarco and Kelly discuss the journey from being a people pleaser to embracing personal power and self-worth. They explore the roots of people pleasing, its impact on mental health, and the importance of setting boundaries. The conversation emphasizes the need for self-reflection and the practice of honoring one's own needs to foster healthier relationships and a more authentic life.


 


Inside This Conversation:



  • People pleasing often stems from a desire for approval and fear of rejection.

  • Setting boundaries is essential for self-respect and mental health.

  • Resentment can be a significant consequence of people pleasing.

  • Recognizing the cost of people pleasing can lead to personal growth.

  • Empathy is valuable, but it shouldn't come at the expense of self-worth.

  • Practicing self-care and self-acceptance is crucial for emotional well-being.

  • It's important to pause and reflect before automatically saying yes to others.

  • Boundaries can disrupt patterns of self-sacrifice and promote healthier relationships.

  • Owning your worth allows for authenticity and freedom in relationships.

  • Small acts of self-respect can lead to significant changes in behavior.


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Chapters


00:00 From People Pleasing to Power

05:51 Understanding People Pleasing

10:12 The Roots of People Pleasing

14:42 Setting Boundaries for Self-Respect

19:27 The Impact of Boundaries on Relationships

22:18 Reflection and Action Steps


people pleasing, self-worth, boundaries, empowerment, self-respect, confidence, personal growth, emotional health, relationships, authenticity

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From People-Pleasing to Powerful: Owning Your Worth

From People-Pleasing to Powerful: Owning Your Worth

Jessica Colarco and Kelly Fox