January 23, 2026

Saying the Hard Things: How Honesty Heals Anxiety and Burnout

21 minutes

EP:176 In this episode, I’m getting really honest about what it actually takes to own your voice and your self-worth—especially when you’ve spent years people-pleasing, peacekeeping, and prioritizing everyone else’s opinions over your own.

I share stories from my own life—walking away from a successful business, losing my marriage, navigating my family dynamics—and how learning to trust my inner voice (even when it cost me everything I thought I wanted) became the foundation of my peace, joy, and mental health.

We’ll talk about:

Why you stay small, doubt yourself, and fear “rocking the boat”

How internalizing everything leads to anxiety, burnout, and even panic attacks

Why verbalizing your emotions (with a safe person or space) is a powerful regulation tool

The role of self-validation vs. chasing approval from partners, parents, or friends

How small, consistent “hard conversations” slowly rewire your brain and build unshakable self-worth.

My hope is that as you listen, you start to recognize where you’re abandoning your own voice—and feel empowered to take one small step toward speaking your truth, even if it feels wildly uncomfortable. You are not broken. You’re just not used to honoring yourself yet.

If this episode hit home, I’d love to support you more deeply.

Apply for Thrive or 1:1 support to start owning your voice in a sustainable, regulated way.

Screenshot this episode, share it on Instagram, and tag me @brookeweinstein with your biggest takeaway.

Make a list today of 3 hard truths you’ve been holding back—and choose one to gently practice saying out loud.

You are 1000% capable of discomfort. You are 1000% capable of saying the hard thing. And you are absolutely worthy of a life that feels like yours.

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