Inner Work With MaryAnn Walker: Stop People Pleasing and Start Honoring You! 166: The One Tool That Changed My Life: Say What You Mean & Mean What You Say
If you’ve ever said “I’m fine” when you weren’t…
If you’ve said “yes” when you wanted to scream “no”…
If you’ve silently hoped someone would just know what you need…
This episode is for you.
We’ll explore how not speaking your truth leads to resentment, burnout, and disconnection—and how reclaiming your voice can create deeper trust not only in your relationships, but also within yourself.
This conversation builds on Episode 160, where we talked about how staying silent can be the most dishonest thing we do. If you haven’t listened to that yet, I’ll link it below!
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
- Why being “nice” at the expense of honesty leads to quiet resentment
- How saying “yes” when you mean “no” creates confusion and burnout
- The hidden cost of volunteering your energy to avoid discomfort
- What unspoken expectations and silent contracts really do to relationships
- How to begin shifting from performing to being authentic
- Why practicing honest communication builds trust and emotional safety
- The powerful shift that comes when you stop trying to be intuitively understood and start clearly expressing your needs
Challenge for the Week
Notice when your words and your energy don’t match.
Ask yourself: Am I saying what I really mean? Or am I saying what I think they want to hear?
Then practice one small moment of honest expression this week—without apology.
Work With Me
Feeling seen by this episode? Ready to stop people-pleasing and start living more honestly, grounded in who you actually are—not who you think others expect you to be? I’m now offering six-week coaching packages for empaths, HSPs, and recovering people-pleasers like you.
I also have a beta group coaching program opening soon! This small group experience will help you manage your energy, set healthier boundaries, and reconnect with your intuition. Space will be very limited—just 15 to 20 spots. If you’re interested, join the waitlist here.
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Links Mentioned in This Episode
- Episode 160 – When Silence Is the Most Dishonest Thing You Can Do
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