Cut out from your life the people who don't want the most empowered version of yourself. Today's guest, Amy E. Smith, is a confidence coach who wants you to stop being a people-pleaser and start living for yourself. In this episode, Aileen and Amy explore confident communication, authentic living, and how to be responsible for your actions.
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Apr 2026
If You’re Feeling Anxious About the World… Watch This
💫 Try Resonance—my app for daily meditations, affirmations & inner transformation. ✧ Try it free → https://resonance.lavendaire.com?utm_source=podcast (Enjoy 50% off your first month with code: SPARK50)If you’ve been feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or stressed lately, you’re not a ... Show More
15m 3s
Jan 2025
How to Stop Caring What People Think of You
<p>Today, you’re going to learn the simple trick to stop caring what other people think.</p><p>If you find that you take things personally, worry what other people think about you, are scared of being judged, or find that you can’t stop overthinking, you’ll love this episode.</p> ... Show More
51m 19s
Aug 2025
How to Stop Being a People Pleaser
Do you say “yes” when you want to say “no?" In this episode, I break down the childhood roots of people-pleasing, the hidden costs it has on your happiness and identity, and practical steps to set boundaries, be assertive, and reclaim your sense of self. Feeling stuck? It's time ... Show More
18m 10s
Sep 2024
How to Stop Pleasing Everyone But Yourself | Natalie Lue
<p>What if you could finally stop contorting yourself to please others and start living authentically on your own terms? In this honest episode, Natalie Lue, author of "The Joy of Saying No," opens up about her pivotal shift from people-pleasing into embodying her truest self.</p ... Show More
1h 5m
Apr 2025
#648: Being “Nice” Is Wrecking Your Confidence
We’re going to talk about the difference, why “being nice” is often a confidence trap, how to detox from people-pleasing, and how to step into strong, gracious, authentic kindness—without losing your softness, your generosity, or your beautiful heart.
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26m 8s
Oct 2020
#39: How To Stop Caring What Others Think of You
<p>In this solo episode Mary talks about how to stop caring about OPO (other people’s opinions), OPE (other people’s expectations) and OPA (other people’s agendas). You will learn how to truly live for yourself, not other people, and what it means when you’re feeling “stuck” in l ... Show More
38m 13s