Are you the strong one who’s always there for everyone else—but secretly struggling inside? In this episode of Masks Off for People Pleasers and Perfectionists, host Kim Gross gets real about what it costs to hide your own pain behind perfection, control, and endless giving.

From her high school years to adulthood, Kim shares powerful personal stories about how suppressing emotions and striving to appear “put together” can lead to burnout, anxiety, and disconnection from your true self. Through raw honesty and compassion, she reveals how vulnerability becomes the bridge to freedom—and how learning to feel your feelings is the first step toward wholeness.

You’ll learn how to: 💫 Recognize and release perfectionist patterns 💫 Embrace vulnerability as strength 💫 Reconnect with your authentic self 💫 Take practical steps toward inner liberation and peace

If you’ve been stuck in the cycle of pleasing, fixing, or performing, this episode will inspire you to finally take off the mask and live freely.

🎧 Listen now and begin your journey to freedom. 👉 Visit www.kimgrosscoaching.com to learn more, explore resources, or work one-on-one with Kim.

Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction: Supporting Others While Struggling 01:38 Personal High School Experience 02:28 The Burden of Perfectionism 03:46 Emotional Struggles and Suppression 04:15 The Impact of Suppressing Feelings 07:37 The Role of Vulnerability 13:28 The Importance of Feeling Your Feelings 17:29 Pathway to Inner Liberation 21:26 Encouragement and Support 30:07 Conclusion and Call to Action

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💬 What mask are you ready to take off today? Share your reflections or biggest “aha” moment from this episode below 👇 — your story might just inspire someone else to begin their journey to freedom.