Send us a text There’s a quiet kind of exhaustion that comes from constantly trying to make yourself understood by people who are committed to misunderstanding you. You explain, clarify, defend, and prove — not because you’re weak, but because you ache to be heard. In this episode of Beyond Words, Najwa unpacks why explaining yourself to the wrong people ero ... Show More
Jan 20
028- Stop Being Nice to People Who Aren’t Nice to You
Send us a textYou’ve been taught that being nice is the safest way to survive conflict—especially with people who are cruel, dishonest, or inconsiderate. But niceness can become a way of abandoning yourself.In this episode, I’m talking about why you keep meeting mistreatment with ... Show More
31m 22s
Jan 13
027- If They Wanted to, They Would?
Send us a text“If they wanted to, they would” is missing one word — and that word changes everything.In this episode of Beyond Words, Najwa unpacks the difference between wanting and trying, and why intention without effort doesn’t protect your heart, your time, or your dignity. ... Show More
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Jan 6
026- Your Partner Comes First
Send us a textWhat do you do when your partner says they’re uncomfortable with a “friendship” you have with someone else?In this soul-nourishing conversation, I’m joined by one of my dearest friends—IN-Q (you may know him as @inq.life)—for a deep dive into love, boundaries, trust ... Show More
1h 13m
Jun 2025
The Dark Side of People-Pleasing No One Talks About
What if the real reason you feel stuck isn’t fear — but guilt? In this powerful and raw conversation, Samantha Chung breaks down the truth about choosing yourself, cutting off draining friendships, and why your intuition might be screaming at you to evolve.We unpack the rise of “ ... Show More
1h 19m
Aug 2025
Uncomfortable Truths about Healing HYPER-INDEPENDENCE
Hyper-independence might look like strength, resilience, and self-sufficiency but beneath it often lives exhaustion, loneliness, and the belief that no one else can truly be trusted to show up.In this episode I dive into the truth about hyper-independence: what it really is (a tr ... Show More
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May 2025
The Problem with Being Too Nice: How to Reclaim Your Voice and Say NO
Saying "yes" when you mean "no" is a slow poison. Buy The Book Defy: The Power of No in a World That Demands Yes In this episode, Dr. Sunita Sah, a physician turned organizational psychologist, reveals the hidden costs of excessive compliance and how it silently destroys your s ... Show More
43m 50s
Nov 2024
How to Break Free from the Prison of Self-Doubt
How’s that self-criticism working out for you? If being hard on yourself was the key to success, wouldn’t it have worked by now? The truth is, many of us are our own worst enemies, holding ourselves to impossible standards and punishing ourselves when we fall short. This week, I’ ... Show More
30m 10s
Jan 2025
Why Being Misunderstood Is Part of Building Something Great
Have you ever felt like nobody truly understands your dreams? That chasing greatness makes you a target for criticism, doubt, and fear—even from the people closest to you? This week, I’m here to tell you that’s part of the process—and why it’s not only okay but necessary to keep ... Show More
28m 56s
Aug 2025
Why Life Feels Empty | The Real Reason You’re Unfulfilled
Most of us grew up living by our parents’ morals, values, and expectations. We were never taught how to identify our own. The result? We suppress who we are, chase what we want instead of what we need, and end up lost with no sense of meaning or purpose.In this video, Kenny Weiss ... Show More
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