301 | Stop Being the "Good Girl" & Start Being Who God Actually Created You to Be

About this episode

This episode discusses the importance of embracing authenticity over people-pleasing and how it can lead to greater confidence and self-expression.

If you’ve spent your life being the “good girl”—the one who keeps the peace, follows the rules, avoids conflict, and puts everyone else first—this episode is going to gently (and honestly) disrupt that pattern... and show you how that's actually keeping you stuck & from living out your God given gifts. In this episode, we’re diving into the 3 powerful reasons to stop performing “good” and start embracing your authentic, weird, fully expressed self —the version of you that actually holds your confidence, your creativity, and your God given gifts. Inside, we talk about: How people-pleasing and perfectionism keep you trapped in anxiety and self-doubt Why trying to be “liked” or “approved of” is blocking your authentic voice and visibility The hidden cost of abandoning yourself—and how it disconnects you from your purpose and power You’ll also learn: Why your “weirdness” is actually your magnetism and uniqueness How suppressing your truth contributes to high-functioning anxiety and insecurity The mindset shifts that help you stop performing and start living in alignment This episode is for the woman who: Struggles with anxiety, overthinking, or constantly second-guessing herself…

People in this episode

Host: Devoney Kodad

Topics covered

• people-pleasing
• authenticity
• self-confidence
• anxiety
• self-doubt
• mindset shifts

Keywords

• good girl
• anxiety
• self-expression
• perfectionism
• authentic voice
• mindset shifts
• confidence
• creativity

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