Do you worry that if you start prioritizing your needs or voicing your opinions, that you will become a selfish or self-centered person? This is a fear I have heard expressed over the years as women worked to separate their worth from others’ approval. In this episode, I explore possible origins of this fear and the importance of being in the middle, the place of both/and, when communicating our needs and voicing our opinions. I also share strategies for getting there.

Here is the link to the episode where I introduce the swing between appeasing and disconnecting: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2590484/episodes/19072391

To learn more from Deb,

Visit her website at https://creatingchoicesdeblang.com/ for information about her online courses and free info sheets and guides designed to support you as you navigate life’s challenges.

If you struggle with feeling good enough, check out her book Never Enough—Separating Self-Worth from Approval.

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