Episode Details

Do you ever feel like being easygoing somehow turns into being overlooked, dismissed, or taken advantage of?

In this episode, I sit down with Cordelia for our second coaching session and we unpack a pattern so many people live inside of without realizing it. When you’re flexible, capable, and willing to help, those traits can quietly become the reason you end up carrying more than your share, questioning yourself, and feeling trapped or burned out. Together, we explore how these dynamics form, how your nervous system responds when boundaries aren’t honored, and what it actually looks like to start responding differently in real time. This is an honest, grounded conversation about confidence, boundaries, and learning to trust yourself again without becoming rigid or shut down.

You might want to listen if:
 • You’re often described as easygoing but feel like it costs you
 • You struggle to say no and then feel resentful or overwhelmed afterward
 • You notice anxiety, shutdown, or burnout building over time
 • You second-guess yourself and wonder if you’re the problem
 • You want to set boundaries without feeling guilty, harsh, or unsafe

Want more of Cordelia’s story? Check out her other coaching sessions below.

• Part 1: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2253591/episodes/18288326 
• Part 2: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2253591/episodes/18457312 
• Part 3: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2253591/episodes/18576189 
• Part 4: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2253591/episodes/18729603 
• Part 5: 

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