Heather Rafael breaks down the difference between being kind and being nice—and why people-pleasing isn’t compassion, it’s self-abandonment. In this episode of Aligned & Activated, she unpacks how chronic niceness leads to anxiety, resentment, burnout, and nervous system dysregulation, while true kindness is rooted in honesty, boundaries, and self-respect.

Through real-life stories and practical examples across relationships, family, friendships, and business, Heather shows how emotional maturity, truth-telling, and clear limits create safety, alignment, and real connection. This episode is for women ready to stop managing other people’s comfort and start living grounded, confident, and self-led.

Learn more about Heather’s 8-week 1:1 coaching container Unleashed & Aligned:

https://www.heatherrafael.com/one-on-one-coaching