The Anxiety Chicks

221. I Apologize Too Much, and It’s Not Cute Anymore!


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In this episode of The Anxiety Chicks, Alison and Taylor unpack the habit of over-apologizing—where it comes from, why it’s often tied to anxiety and trauma responses like fawning, and how cultural and gender norms especially condition women to shrink themselves. They share personal insights and practical tools to help you set boundaries, heal your inner child, and start replacing unnecessary “sorrys” with confident, empowered language. If you’ve ever apologized just for having feelings or taking up space, this one’s for you.

🎧 Timestamps:

00:00 – Introduction and Apologies
01:47 – Why We Over-Apologize
04:33 – Anxiety, Trauma & the Fawn Response
07:49 – Cultural & Gender Norms
10:26 – How Over-Apologizing Hurts Confidence
14:39 – Replacing 'Sorry' with Empowered Language
19:05 – Inner Child Healing
21:58 – Boundary-Setting is Not Mean
26:49 – People-Pleasing & Apologies
28:43 – Final Thoughts & Healing Tips


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