Self-abandonment doesn’t always show up as chaos.
Sometimes, it looks like saying “yes” when you mean “no.”
Smiling when you want to scream.
Agreeing to the plan just to keep the peace — even when the peace is fake.
In this episode, Ronn shares a deeply personal story about people-pleasing, internal conflict, and the moment he realized he’d been standing in line for a roller coaster he never wanted to ride, just to avoid disappointing others.
We explore:
– How people-pleasing is often self-protection in disguise
– Why neutrality is misread as rejection
– The emotional cost of going along
– How to reclaim your yes and honor your no
– Practical tools for checking in before you override your truth
You don’t have to belong to every plan.
And you don’t need to become a version of yourself just to be liked.
This is your permission — and your practice — to stay with yourself.
Written & Voiced by: Ronn Pawo McLane
Music: “Gentle Piano Atmosphere” by AudioCoffee (licensed)
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