Ever caught yourself smiling on the outside… while dragging around that heavy, invisible rock of resentment on the inside? Yeah. Me too.

In this episode, we're pulling apart that quiet tension so many of us live with — the resentment that comes from unspoken needs, swallowed frustration, and hoping people will magically "just get it."

And I'm sharing the one sentence… the one simple structure… that finally helped me stop feeling like a doormat and start feeling like a grown woman with a spine and a soft heart.

If you've ever: • dreaded a text from that person • walked on eggshells to "keep the peace" • hinted, suggested, or silently hoped someone would change… …this episode is going to land deep.

You'll hear: • why resentment isn't a personality flaw — it's a compass • the difference between a request and a real boundary • the part that everyone hates… but is the actual key • why guilt shows up (and why it's not a stop sign) • the boundary I had to set in the middle of my grief, even when it broke my heart a little

And by the end, you'll walk away ready to name one boundary you need, say it out loud, and — the hardest part — follow through.

If you've been feeling stretched thin, taken for granted, or quietly simmering… this one's for you.

Press play. Your future self is already exhaling.

Ready to Actually Follow Through?

You can listen to every podcast episode and read every self-help book, but if you're not implementing, nothing changes.

That's where coaching comes in.

I help women get clear on what boundaries they actually need, how to communicate them without falling apart, and most importantly—how to enforce them when guilt kicks in.

Book your free Coaching Clarity Call: https://www.kategladdin.com/coaching

It's one-on-one with me, completely private, and you'll walk away with actionable strategies whether or not coaching is right for you.

Connect with Kate:

• Instagram: @kategladdin
• Website: https://www.kategladdin.com/

Remember: Resentment is just a boundary you haven't set yet. Let's change that.