From the playground to the boardroom, many women are taught the same quiet lesson: don’t upset anyone—ever. In this episode, we explore how early we learn to equate being kind with being compliant… even when it means abandoning ourselves in the process.

You’ll hear the story of one fourth-grade friendship that exposed the roots of people-pleasing, and why so many of us still shrink, apologize, and walk on eggshells in adult relationships. We unpack how emotional manipulation hides behind big reactions, why “keeping the peace” often costs you your voice, and what it looks like to stop fawning and start standing tall—with kindness, clarity, and truth.

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