Are you constantly saying yes when your heart is screaming no? Do you find yourself seeking approval, even at the cost of your own peace? And have you ever wondered what your life might look like if you finally took off the mask and started living for you?
In this episode of Masks Off, host Kim Gross opens up about her personal struggle with people-pleasing and the fear of rejection that once controlled her choices. From the pressure to start a family to the quiet suffering of always putting others first, Kim shares her raw and honest journey toward finding freedom and authenticity.
You’ll learn: 💫 Why people-pleasing is rooted in fear and unhealed wounds 💫 How perfectionism keeps you disconnected from your truth 💫 Practical steps to break free and start honoring your authentic desires 💫 How to reclaim your worth and set boundaries without guilt
Kim also shares insights from her book Free to Be: A Pathway to Inner Liberation and introduces her online course, where you can dive deeper into the tools and practices that helped her transform her life.
🎧 Tune in and reflect:
When was the last time you said yes when you wanted to say no?
What are you afraid might happen if you stop trying to please everyone?
Who might you become if you allowed yourself to live authentically?
⏱️ Episode Breakdown 00:00 Introduction: The Struggle to Say No 00:53 Personal Story: Pressured into Motherhood 03:53 The Consequences of Ignoring Your Truth 07:08 Reflecting on Fear and Loneliness 09:40 The Masks of People Pleasing and Perfectionism 12:24 The Epidemic of Saying Yes 18:04 Reclaiming Your Worth and Learning to Say No 21:07 Practical Steps to Break the Pattern 29:24 Final Thoughts and Resources
🌿 Connect with Kim: 📘 Free to Be: A Pathway to Inner Liberation → link
💻 Take the “Free to Be” Online Course → [link to course] 🎙️ Listen to more episodes → [podcast link] 💌 Subscribe to The Unmasked Newsletter → [newsletter link]
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