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Why You Feel Guilty for Putting Yourself First (And Why It’s Okay) | The Healing Conversation
In this episode of The Healing Conversation, host Aimee Watkins explores the deep-seated guilt that arises when women prioritize their own needs over the expectations of others. This guide to overcoming people-pleasing behavior and establishing healthy boundaries explains why saying 'no' often triggers a physical sensation of heaviness or anxiety, rooted in childhood conditioning where peacekeeping was equated with survival. If you struggle with codependency, fear of abandonment, or the belief that your worth is tied to your utility, this episode offers a compassionate roadmap to retraining…
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