{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6729a3565e15233c40acb818/68819a1af6d4262b07ffdd33?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"People-Pleasing & Boundaries: How to Stop Saying “I’m Fine” & Start Speaking Up","description":"<p>If you’ve ever said “I’m fine” when you’re anything but, or said “yes” when every fibre of your being wanted to say “no”, this episode is for you.</p><p><br></p><p>People-pleasing can quietly erode your ability to self-advocate, and you might not even realise you’re doing it.</p><p><br></p><p>Luan is joined by empowerment coach Belinda Stark to explore why it’s so hard to speak up, how to spot the signs that you’re slipping into people-pleasing mode, and what it really looks like to set boundaries that honour your needs <em>without</em> guilt or apology.</p><p><br></p><p>It’s a warm, insightful and laugh-out-loud conversation about taking up space, letting go of guilt, and learning when to give fewer f**ks - so you might want to pop your headphones in if little ones are around.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>In this episode we explore:</strong></p><ul><li>What people-pleasing looks like</li><li>Why saying “I’m fine” can be a red flag</li><li>The guilt many women feel around setting boundaries</li><li>Belinda’s NFA method: a simple tool for asking for what you need</li><li>How to soften your “no” (without diluting it)</li><li>Why pausing before you respond can shift everything</li><li>The power of a hand on your heart and how to stay composed in tough conversations</li><li>When choosing <em>not</em> to speak up can still be an act of self-advocacy</li></ul><p><br></p><p>For the links to all the resources mentioned in this show, go to the <a href=\"https://www.luanlawriewoods.com.au/podcasts\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">episode blog page</a>.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with Luan:</strong></p><p>Follow Luan on <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/luanlawriewoods\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a></p><p>Get Luan's <a href=\"https://www.luanlawriewoods.com.au/self-advocacy-resources\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">free SSASy guide to Self-Advocacy</a></p><p>Sign up for <a href=\"https://www.luanlawriewoods.com.au/contact\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Luan's Newsletter</a></p><p>Check out Luan's <a href=\"https://open.acast.com/networks/639e5d98b0e1cf00112a9363/shows/6729a3565e15233c40acb818/episodes/luanlawriewoods.com.au\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">website</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.luanlawriewoods.com.au/disclaimer\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Disclaimer</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>CREDITS:</p><p>Host &amp; Producer: Luan Lawrenson-Woods, Self-Health Advocate</p><p>Sound engineering: Paddy from Goosewing Sounds Ltd (UK)</p>","author_name":"Luan Lawrenson-Woods"}