You’ve followed the rules. Kept it polished. Hustled to “look the part.”

But what if the very image that made you feel successful is now burning you out?

While I’m away this week on a much-needed family break, I’m re-airing one of my most downloaded—and most eye-opening—episodes.

We’re pulling back the curtain on curated living: how it hijacks your clarity, feeds imposter syndrome, and robs your business of real momentum.

If you’ve ever felt pressure to perform or exhausted by pretending, this one is for you.

👉 Read the full companion article: The Lie of Lifestyle Fantasy

https://deniseglee.com/the-lie-of-lifestyle-fantasy-how-influencer-culture-hijacks-our-identity/

I’ll be back next week with something fresh. Until then—protect your energy and your truth.

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You keep rescuing, overgiving, and staying too long.
You know it’s not healthy—but it feels impossible to stop. Why?

Because your brain isn’t the only thing involved—your body is.

In this episode, we explore how hormones like oxytocin and dopamine keep you biologically tied to toxic or imbalanced relationships—and how codependency is less about personality and more about survival wiring.

You’ll learn how to reset your body’s “love loop” and build safe, stable connections that don’t cost your identity.

🔗 Mastering the Art of Saying No

https://deniseglee.com/mastering-the-art-of-saying-no/

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You called it chemistry—but it was actually chaos.
If you’ve ever chased a relationship that felt electric but left you anxious, you’re not alone. Love addiction is real, and it’s not just emotional—it’s biological.

In this raw episode, I unpack how dopamine, oxytocin, and adrenaline can trap us in unhealthy intimacy patterns. You’ll learn how to break the spell, trust your body again, and stop confusing fantasy for connection.

We’re not just talking psychology—we’re exposing the hidden science behind trauma bonds.

🧬Read the related blog post: Breaking Free from Love Addiction
🔗 Learn about Healthy Platonic Love: About Platonic Love

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What happens when a mother clings too tight—and a son never learns to stand on his own? We’re unpacking the hidden emotional cost of mother-son enmeshment and how it shows up in marriages, businesses, and adult identity.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re parenting a grown man or still living in your mother’s emotional shadow, this one’s for you.

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https://deniseglee.com/healing-from-mother-son-enmeshment/

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We or someone we know thinks the behavior is being nice. But under that forced smile and 'I’m fine,' resentment is leaking—and trust is breaking.

In this episode, we’re calling out the passive-aggressive patterns that erode leadership, love, and your own self-respect.

Prefer to read? Click here 👉Passive Aggressive Leadership

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If you’re tired of editing yourself to stay likable, this is your call to lead without the performance mask.

This episode unpacks how hidden people-pleasing shows up in entrepreneurship and content creation, especially when you're afraid of being misunderstood.

Start with this post if you suspect this pattern runs deeper than you thought.

https://deniseglee.com/how-to-stop-people-pleasing/

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You’re showing up online, doing your work—but part of you still feels like you’re auditioning. This episode unpacks how hidden people-pleasing shows up in entrepreneurship and content creation, especially when you're afraid of being misunderstood. If you’re tired of editing yourself to stay likable, this is your call to lead without the performance mask.

📖 Read this post if you suspect this pattern runs deeper than you thought.

https://deniseglee.com/rewiring-your-nervous-system/

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Micromanagement isn’t about control—it’s about fear. This episode unpacks the emotional root of micromanaging and shows you how to lead with trust instead of tension. You’ll learn seven simple mindset shifts that help you empower your team without losing your standards.

You can’t lead from exhaustion. But with the right shifts, you can rebuild trust, boost performance, and stop micromanaging yourself into the ground.

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You’re not a lifeline. You’re a leader. This episode walks you through how to say “no” with clarity and kindness—so you can protect your peace without ghosting your clients or overexplaining yourself into burnout.

🔗 Read the full article → here

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Control isn’t just a personality trait—it’s a trauma response.
In this episode, I unpack why many survivors become hyper-controlling, even as they try to heal and lead.

It’s time to understand the nervous system’s need for control—and how to soften it with compassion and clarity.
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