Why is it so hard to say “no”? 🤔 In this episode of Masks Off, Kim Gross dives deep into the hidden guilt, fear, and childhood patterns that keep us trapped in people-pleasing.

Through personal stories (including the Cookie Exchange), insights from her book Free to Be: A Pathway to Inner Liberation, and her powerful 5-Step Power Pathway, Kim reveals how guilt trips and fear of rejection hijack our nervous systems—and how to break free.

If you’ve ever felt drained from saying “yes” when you wanted to say “no,” this episode will show you how to: ✅ Recognize guilt and shame triggers ✅ Rewire your emotional patterns ✅ Reclaim your worth and autonomy ✅ Live more freely and authentically

✨ It’s time to stop people-pleasing and start living Free to Be.

📖 Grab Kim’s book: Free to Be: A Pathway to Inner Liberation 🎧 Subscribe to Masks Off for more episodes on people-pleasing, perfectionism, and finding your true self.

⏰ Timestamps: 00:00 Understanding the Difficulty of Saying No 02:13 Personal Story: The Cookie Exchange 03:51 The Impact of Guilt and Shame 06:42 Healing and Taking Responsibility 09:10 Practical Steps to Overcome People Pleasing 18:37 Final Thoughts and Resources

#PeoplePleasing #SayNo #Authenticity #SelfWorth #MasksOffPodcast

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