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Relationship Truth: UnfilteredCoaches Takeover Series – People-Pleasing & InsecurityWelcome to Relationship Truth: Unfiltered, where we bring truth with love to the tough topics of emotionally destructive relationships.
In today’s special Coaches Takeover episode, Leslie Vernick team coaches Diana Bala and Susan King dive into people-pleasing, insecurity, and the transformative path toward freedom in Christ.
We’re fresh off our 5-Day Insecurity Coaching Challenge—and in this conversation, we’re going even deeper.
In This Episode:
A recap of the 5-Day Insecurity Challenge:
Self-doubt
Shame and guilt
Perfectionism
The inner critic
People-p...
2025-07-1412 minRelationship Truth: Unfiltered“I Chose to Be Well”: One Woman’s Journey Through Betrayal, Boundaries, and Becoming Whole AgainHave you ever felt like you were losing yourself just to keep the peace? That you were constantly saying “yes” when your heart was crying out “no”? If you’ve ever struggled with people pleasing—especially in the wake of betrayal or in the midst of a painful marriage—this episode is for you.
In this powerful Coaches Takeover episode, Coach Diana Balla and Coach Susan King are joined by Mara, a courageous woman who vulnerably shares her journey through profound betrayal, emotional trauma, and ultimately, healing and transformation. Mara opens up about how Leslie Vernick & Co.’s “Moving Beyond...
2025-06-3031 minRelationship Truth: UnfilteredUnmasking Insecurity: The Hidden Struggle of People PleasingAre you constantly saying “yes” when your heart is screaming “no”?
If you’ve ever felt like your worth hinges on making everyone around you happy, this episode will speak directly to your heart. Coaches Susan and Diana pull back the curtain on one of the most sneaky and exhausting insecurities many of us carry—people pleasing. It might look like kindness on the outside, but underneath it’s often driven by fear, insecurity, and a longing to feel safe and loved.
In this honest, grace-filled conversation, they explore why people pleasing starts, how it hides in our h...
2025-06-2307 minRelationship Truth: UnfilteredPeople Pleasing — Why You Do It and How to Stop“People pleasing isn’t love. It’s fear dressed up as kindness.”
Have you ever gone along to get along? Said yes when you really wanted to say no? Diminished your desires, your boundaries, or even your calling—just to avoid conflict or gain approval? If so, you're not alone.
In this heartfelt and eye-opening Coaches Takeover episode, Coaches Diana and Susan unpack one of the most common struggles among women: people pleasing. With honesty, biblical insight, and hard-earned wisdom, they dive into the roots of this behavior, share real stories of personal growth, and offer gent...
2025-06-0215 minRelationship Truth: UnfilteredHow Insecurity Shows Up in Your Life (and What to Do About It)“You’re not alone, you’re not crazy—and with God’s help, you can build confidence and walk in truth.”
Have you ever felt like you weren’t good enough? Like you didn’t belong or couldn't trust your own decisions? Maybe you’ve wrestled with anxiety before speaking up, or feared being rejected in relationships. If so, you’re not alone. In this special “Coaches Takeover” episode, Coaches Susan and Diana get real about a struggle that touches every woman at some point: insecurity.
They peel back the layers to explore what insecurity really is, how it forms...
2025-05-2733 min
Conversations with the Hostess111: Proper Party Etiquette with Susan VernickThis week Susan Vernick is here from Etiquette Chics and she's sharing all the tools to be a great party guest and host. I lover her perspective that etiquette is not a bunch of rules, but a way to do things better. Those better ways will make you feel more confident and successful not just at parties, but in your everyday life too. Listen in now to get ready for all of those upcoming holiday parties you'll be attending. Links You'll Need Find more from Susan and the Etiquette Chics on their website here...
2024-11-2041 min
Re-Thinking Business: Success Sauce & Two PicklesEpisode 102. Susan Vernick, founder of Etiquette ChicsSend us a textOur guest this week is Susan Vernick of Etiquette Chics, Providing a passionate approach to teaching etiquette & manners for all. www.theetiquettechics.comHosted by Tamara MacDuff (pickle#1) and Sid Ragona (pickle#2) of Re-Thinking Business: Success Sauce & Two Pickles. Greater Rochester SCORE's weekly podcast.
2024-08-1246 minRelationship Truth: UnfilteredThe Pastor of Murder Victim, Stacy Peterson, Has a Message for Women & Churches
In this episode of Relationship Truth: Unfiltered, we have a special guest, Neil Schori, a pastor who has dedicated his life to helping victims of abuse find safety and healing in the church.
Pastor Neil Schori shares his personal experience counseling Stacy Peterson. Stacy missing shortly after telling Pastor Neil that her husband had confessed to her that he killed his former wife, Kathleen Savio.
Stacy has never been found. Pastor Neil shares how that tragedy led him to a deeper understanding of the prevalence of abuse in the church.
Pastor Neil discusses the challenges of identifying an...
2023-05-0152 min
Living the Gospel of LifeEpisode 57: Leticia Velasquez interviews Susan A. Vernick and Natalie G. Smith (September 15, 2019)In this episode of Living the Gospel of Life, Catholic evangelist Leticia Velasquez interviews Susan A. Vernick and Natalie G. Smith, author and illustrator, respectively, of Danny's Special Collection. (September 15, 2019)
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