The podcast where we break free from the chains of people-pleasing and step into a life where your needs come first! Each week, we dive into real, relatable topics like how to stop caring so much about other people’s opinions, learning the art of saying no, and letting go of the guilt that comes with putting yourself first.
#8 From Overwhelmed to Empowered: Your Step-by-Step Guide to Reclaiming Your Joy!
Krystal Centinello shares her empowering journey from overwhelmed to empowered, teaching listeners how to set boundaries and prioritize self-love without guilt or burnout.
27 Nov 2024
#7 Boundaries that Stick: How to Say No Without Feeling Guilty
Krystal Centinello, a trauma-informed boundaries and empowerment coach, teaches you how to set boundaries without guilt and reclaim your time, energy, and well-being.
19 Nov 2024
#6 The Hidden Perks of People-Pleasing: Why We Can’t Let Go (And How to Start)
Episode Summary:
Welcome to Reclaim Your Pleasure with your host, Krystal, a recovering people-pleaser turned boundaries coach! In today’s episode, we’re unpacking a sneaky truth: people-pleasing feels good because it comes with hidden perks. But those perks? They’re not sustainable, and they’re holding us back from living authentically. Join Krystal as she explores why we cling to people-pleasing, what it’s really costing us, and how to start letting it go without losing ourselves (or our relationships) in the process.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
The surprising perks of people-pleasing (and why we get hooked on them).
How people-pleasing helped us survive childhood but now sabotages our adult lives.
The psychological concept of “secondary benefits” and how it keeps us stuck.
Three actionable steps to ease out of people-pleasing and embrace authentic living.
Why being called a “bitch” might just be a compliment in disguise.
Actionable Takeaways:
Get comfortable with discomfort: Start small by saying “no” to low-stakes requests.
Reframe boundaries: Think of them as fences that protect your energy, not walls to shut people out.
Release the need for universal approval: You can’t make everyone happy, and that’s okay.
Mentioned in this Episode:
The concept of maladaptive childhood survival tactics (inspired by Terry Real).
Krystal’s favorite mantra: “Their opinion does not define your worth.”
The power of embracing “Bad Bitch Energy” to set clear, respectful boundaries.
Let’s Connect:
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Website: krystalcentinello.com (http://www.completecoachingwithkrystal.com)
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13 Nov 2024
#5: The Fear of Being Left: How Abandonment Keeps You Stuck in People Pleasing
Do you constantly worry about being abandoned or disliked? Do you find yourself bending over backwards to please others?
This episode tackles the fear of abandonment and its connection to people-pleasing behavior. Coach Krystal Centinello dives deep into the root of this fear, how it keeps you stuck, and most importantly, how to overcome it.
You'll learn:
How the fear of abandonment manifests as people-pleasing
Why being true to yourself attracts the "right people"
Practical steps to break free from the people-pleasing cycle
How to set boundaries and start living for yourself
This episode is for anyone who wants to stop seeking approval and embrace their authentic self.
6 Nov 2024
#4 When Pleasing Others Breaks You
In this raw and powerful episode, Krystal pulls back the curtain on her journey from chronic people-pleasing to a life of clear, unapologetic boundaries. From a place of total burnout—juggling a demanding job, an unsupportive marriage, and endless obligations—Krystal found herself literally sick from giving too much to everyone but herself. She shares how relentless stress took a toll on her body, manifesting in migraines, gut issues, and constant fatigue. When her body finally forced her to slow down, she discovered how saying “no” could be her greatest act of self-care.
This episode dives deep into the consequences of constant people-pleasing, the role of energy vampires, and Krystal's realization that healing required boundaries. With insights from Dr. Gabor Mate and Dr. Christiane Northrup, Krystal explores the transformative power of saying “no” and introduces the “7 A’s of Healing” that guided her back to health. If you’ve ever felt trapped by others’ expectations or drained by your own urge to please, this episode will empower you to reclaim your energy and set boundaries without guilt.
Tune in for practical, actionable steps to start saying no, identify energy drainers, and make small changes that lead to big shifts. Ready to put yourself first? Join Krystal on this journey to freedom from people-pleasing and reclaim the vibrant life you deserve.
30 Oct 2024
#3 Letting Go of Approval: Why We Care Too Much About Others’ Opinions (and How to Stop)
Do you ever find yourself worrying endlessly about what others think, bending over backward to please, or fearing that one wrong move will lead to rejection? In today’s episode, I’m diving deep into the struggle of caring way too much about others’ opinions and what it really means to let go of that need for approval.I’ll share a personal story of how my own fear of abandonment kept me in an emotionally abusive marriage far too long, and we’ll explore the common roots of this fear—hello, brai...
23 Oct 2024
#2 The Power of No: Reclaim Your Time, Energy, and Peace
In this episode of Reclaim Your Pleasure, we’re talking all about the transformative power of saying no. If you’ve ever found yourself over-explaining or feeling guilty when turning someone down, this one’s for you! I share my personal journey of learning to say no without justifications and how it helped me reclaim my time, energy, and peace. We’ll discuss why “no” is a complete sentence and how to use the simple rule: if it’s not a hell yes, then it’s a no. Tune in to learn how to set bound...
16 Oct 2024
#1 Breaking Free from People Pleasing: Reclaiming Your Power
Welcome to the first episode of Reclaim Your Pleasure! I'm your host, Krystal Centinello, and today we tackled the sneaky habit of people pleasing. If you often find yourself saying yes when you really want to say no, or if you feel it's your job to keep everyone else happy, this episode is for you.I shared my personal journey of breaking free from the chains of people pleasing, influenced by my upbringing and the lessons I learned from my mother. We explored how childhood patterns can lead t...
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