Your Courageous Life podcast

Ep 21: How to stop compromising yourself


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How often do you say yes when you mean no? Stay silent to keep the peace? Shrink your truth to make others comfortable?

In this episode of Your Courageous Life, we’re talking about what it really means to stop compromising yourself—and how to start honoring your needs, values, and voice without guilt.

Self-compromise can be subtle. It shows up in people-pleasing, over-functioning, or constantly second-guessing yourself. You might not even realize it’s happening until resentment, burnout, or disconnection set in. The good news? You can shift out of these patterns—and it starts with reclaiming your own clarity and agency.

We’ll explore how to recognize when you’re compromising your truth (even in small ways), why it happens, and how to start creating boundaries that are rooted in self-respect—not defensiveness. You’ll also hear about the emotional layers involved in breaking these patterns, and how to navigate them with compassion.

If you’ve been feeling off, overextended, or like you’ve lost touch with yourself, this episode is your invitation to come back home. No more abandoning yourself to make things easier for everyone else.

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