Have you ever swallowed your truth to avoid conflict? Said yes when your entire body was screaming no?
So many women are taught to fear their own truth—to tuck it in, make it more digestible, less disruptive.
But here's the truth:
Self-abandonment in the name of kindness is not kindness.
It’s quiet, daily betrayal.
There’s a high cost to being the “nice girl.” It’s paid in quiet resentments, tight throats, and sleepless nights. And most women don’t even realize they’re still paying it. We’ve been conditioned to be agreeable, to soften the edges of our truth, to be kind—no matter the cost. But when kindness comes at the expense of our own well-being, it’s no longer kindness. It’s self-abandonment.
In this episode with a special guest, Dr. Kelly Brogan, we explore the invisible contracts women have signed: to be agreeable, palatable, and never too much. We walk through the subtle ways women abandon themselves in the name of being kind, polite, or easy to love. The small moments that don’t look like trauma—but feel like erosion.
We explore:
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The invisible ways you betray yourself (and why it’s so hard to stop)
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How your nervous system was trained to keep you “safe” through silence
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Why people-pleasing isn’t just a habit—it’s survival
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How to begin honoring your truth without guilt or apology
This is an invitation to reclaim your voice.
To stop editing yourself to be loved.
To tell the truth—and let it set you free.
You can still be kind. You can still be loving.
But the truth must include you.
If something inside you stirred, share this with a woman who’s ready to stop apologizing and start remembering who she is.
Connect with Kelly:
Instagram: @kellybroganmd Website: www.kellybroganmd.com
Connect with Dr. Amanda on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/midlife.muse/
Join Dr. Amanda for The Sacred Assessment at Omega https://www.eomega.org/workshops/sacred-assessment-women
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