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Dec 2024
15m 21s

176. What To Do When People Don't Like Y...

Alissa Boyer
About this episode

In this episode, I dive into the challenges of stepping into your authentic self, especially when it comes to navigating pushback from others. Inspired by my group program, Breaking the Good Girl Cycle, I discuss how highly sensitive women can transition from being people-pleasers to confident, boundary-setting individuals without the guilt. We explore the discomfort that arises when you change the way you show up in relationships and how it’s essential to allow others to have their own experience. I share stories from my clients who have gone through similar struggles and how they’ve navigated these challenges while remaining true to themselves.

What you will learn in this episode:

  • How to handle pushback when you shift into your authentic, empowered self
  • Why it's important to let others have their own experience and not feel responsible for their emotions
  • How setting boundaries can impact your relationships, and why that’s okay
  • The power of standing firm in your new authentic version, even when it’s uncomfortable
  • Why holding two truths at once (feeling guilty yet empowered) is part of your growth

This episode is an invitation to stop people-pleasing and start living as the empowered, confident person you were always meant to be.

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