🚨 PSA: Being nice is NOT the same as being kind—and if you’ve been trained to be nice at all costs, it’s probably costing you more than you realize. Niceness is about avoiding conflict, keeping people comfortable, and sacrificing your own truth. Kindness, on the other hand? That’s about honesty, respect, and standing in integrity—even when it’s awkward. Carla and DocShellie pull no punches in this episode, calling out the niceness trap, the resentment it breeds, and how shifting to real kindness can change your relationships (and your life). 🔥

🚨 Are you living or just existing? 🚨

🚨 Self-sabotage isn’t just a bad habit—it’s a full-blown defense mechanism dressed up as "logic." 🚨

We tell ourselves, “I’ll fail anyway, so why try?” or “If I succeed, they’ll expect more.” Sound familiar? Carla and DocShellie are here to expose self-sabotage for what it really is: a sneaky thief stealing your happiness, career growth, and even your workout routine. From emotional eating to career-killing procrastination, they break down why we do it—and how to stop it before it derails our progress. Tune in and get ready to call yourself out (with love, of course).

🚨 What if your biggest fear isn’t failure…but being seen? 🚨

🚨 NEWS FLASH: Playing small is exhausting, perfectionism is a trap, and people-pleasing is not the flex you think it is. 🚨

🚨 Would You Be Friends With Your Self-Talk?! 🚨

Are you a perfectionist trapped behind a mask? This episode of Unapologetic Rabble Rousers exposes the link between perfectionism and people-pleasing. Discover why the pursuit of perfection is a trap, how it stifles your true self, and learn practical strategies to break free from the cycle of self-criticism and embrace your authentic, imperfect self. Ready to ditch the mask and unleash your inner rabble-rouser?

🚨 PSA for all People-Pleasers 🚨Did you know every “yes” you give away is a “no” to yourself? 🤯In this episode, Carla Lewis and DocShellie expose the sneaky link between people-pleasing and flimsy boundaries. Why do we let others trample over our time and energy? And how do we break the cycle? Tune in for some eye-opening truths, boundary-setting hacks, and—yes—a reality check (delivered with love). Ready to reclaim your peace? Let’s go.

Welcome back, Rabble-Rousers! This week, DocShellie & Carla Lewis are diving deep into something we all do, and rarely talk about: the masks we wear. Not the Halloween kind (though we had some fun with those!), but the metaphorical ones we slip on to navigate the world. We're talking about the perfectionist's polish, the caretaker's constant giving, the performer's dazzling act – all in the name of fitting in, avoiding judgment, or just feeling safe. What happens when those masks become so ingrained we forget who we are underneath? Join us as we explore the triggers, the tells, and the terrifying (and oh-so-worth-it) act of taking off the mask and daring to be real.

This episode kicks off our newest series, Breaking Free from People Pleasing to Unapologetic Authenticity. Doc Shelley and Carla Lewis unpack the sneaky habits of people-pleasing, the pain of masking your true self, and the liberating power of saying, “No more!” Through real talk, raw stories, and a touch of humor, they challenge you to rethink what it means to be authentic in a world full of expectations.