Ever felt your mouth say yes while your gut screams no? We’re digging into why confrontation feels like danger to your nervous system, how people-pleasing sneaks in through well-meaning “niceness,” and the simple shifts that turn boundary-setting into an act of self-respect. With plain language and a little humor, we unpack the brain science behind fear, show you how the amygdala hijack works, and explain why your prefrontal cortex is your ally when you speak up—even if your hands shake.

You’ll hear a relatable workplace story that proves saying no doesn’t end your career, it clarifies your value. We break down three sticky myths—“confrontation is mean,” “I’ll be rejected,” and “I must be liked”—and replace them with solid truths that actually hold under pressure. We also zoom out to the cultural layer: how gendered conditioning trained many women to equate compliance with safety, and why reclaiming audacity now is both personal growth and quiet revolution. Assertiveness doesn’t need to be loud; it can be steady, kind, and unmistakably clear.

Then we get practical. You’ll get a four-step framework for low-drama conflict, examples for low-stakes practice reps, reframes that calm your body, and mantras that anchor a stronger self-image. We map the hidden costs of staying small—emotional leaks, weaker relationships, stalled opportunities, and fragile worth—and show the payoff of speaking up: clean energy, better outcomes, and confidence that sticks. Ready to shrink less and say more? Hit play, subscribe for weekly mojo, and share this with someone who’s ready to trade people-pleasing for power. Your voice matters—where will you use it first?

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Let's play a little game of "WHAT IF?"

What if your nervous system isn’t scared of compliments because you’re ungrateful, but because it learned that safety lives in overgiving? In this episode we get real about why receiving feels awkward for people pleasers and breaks down how to flip the script with warmth, humour, and brain-savvy tools you can use today.

Cuz why wait for good things to happen? We want it NOW!

We start by untangling worthiness from performance. If childhood taught you that value equals usefulness, praise and support can feel like a threat. Steph explains the brain’s love of familiarity over happiness and how that bias fuels the urge to deflect, downplay, and distract. Then we pivot to action: the two-second pause to interrupt auto-deflection, a simple gratitude script—“Thank you, that means a lot”—and micro-receiving reps that build new neural pathways through repetition and grace. Along the way, you’ll hear why receiving is an act of courage and connection, not ego; it lets others experience the joy of giving while you practice being seen without hustling.

Together we anchor a new identity with a mantra: receiving is pleasure, not pressure. You’ll learn how to calm the body when discomfort hits, how to stack small wins that shift your self-image, and how to link receiving with intrinsic self-worth. The result is practical and deeply human: steadier energy, healthier relationships, stronger boundaries, and the confidence to let good things land. If you’re ready to stop swatting away kindness and start welcoming praise, help, and love with ease, this is your playbook.

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Ever felt like you’re standing in a hallway between who you were and who you’re becoming? That’s the messy middle—and it’s where real change happens. We get honest about why transformation feels scary, why your brain clings to familiar patterns, and how to move from people pleasing and performance to alignment, peace, and personal power.

We start by decoding the science: the brain rewards predictability, not happiness. That’s why boundaries feel threatening and old roles feel safer than they are. Then we go soul-deep with a candid story about the “People Pleaser” identity—how it wins applause while quietly draining your spark. You’ll learn to spot misalignment, understand why growth often feels like grief, and honor the past version of you who kept things afloat without letting her run the future.

From there, we turn insight into action. You’ll get a simple framework to give yourself permission to outgrow, choose one small but high-signal step, and track micro-evidence that rebuilds confidence. We’ll craft “I’m the kind of person who…” identity statements that nudge your nervous system toward safety in the new. And we’ll close with grounded mantras—“I’m not lost, I’m evolving”—to meet panic with presence and turn the awkward in-between into a creative stretch rather than a crisis.

If your soul has already moved to the penthouse but your habits are stuck in the basement, this conversation is your invite upstairs. Hit play, share with a friend who’s outgrowing their old script, and if it resonates, join the Seven-Day Mojo Makeover. Subscribe, leave a review, and tell us the one boundary you’re claiming this week—we’re cheering for your next, truer chapter.

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We unpack why waiting to be chosen keeps us small and how choosing ourselves rewires beliefs, focuses the brain, and attracts aligned opportunities. Steph shares a personal story of grief, self-promotion, and practical tools to define, claim, and live your worth.

• approval loops and how beliefs form
• dangers of outsourcing power and validation
• letting go of apologies, fear and old stories
• defining clear desires and non-negotiables
• identity-led action and aligned standards
• RAS, self-talk and attention shaping outcomes
• client case study from desperation to magnetism
• weekly reflection prompts and mantra practice

“If this episode hit home, wait till you hear what's next. We're diving into how to navigate when you've outgrown the old version of you. Because shedding what no longer fits, it's not a crisis, it's a comeback. And don't miss it, your next level is calling.”

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We trace how tiny moments of self-abandonment scatter your spark, then map a science-backed path to call it home. Quiet power replaces people pleasing through five practical steps, somatic anchors, and small choices that rebuild trust in yourself.

• micro moments that teach the brain to shrink
• rejection and shame as felt threats not facts
• survival mode turning into self-abandonment
• the kitchen floor clarity and choosing yourself
• manager codes and neural pathways for change
• the puzzle piece metaphor for gradual return
• five-step practice to reclaim power
• protecting reclaimed energy with alignment
• somatic anchors to make change stick
• quiet power, not volume, as the goal

You want to share it with a friend, you know, they might want to hear it too
Just make sure you're on that mojo mastery list because that next chapter of your story, girl, she's gonna be fierce

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Ever order the sushi to keep the peace when all you wanted was the burger? That tiny moment says everything about approval addiction—how our brains chase praise like a survival resource and how that chase slowly shrinks our lives. We unpack why the dopamine loop makes people-pleasing feel like oxygen, then show how to break it with simple, believable steps that rebuild confidence from the inside out.

We start with clear, relatable stories that highlight the hidden costs of the “easy yes”—exhaustion, quiet resentment, and an identity built on applause. From there, we translate neuroscience into action: naming triggers, staying present with discomfort, and learning to self-approve so your brain releases its own reward instead of waiting for claps. Steph shares the pivotal reframes that turned childhood gold stars into adult sovereignty, including permission statements that anchor new beliefs in your body and tiny, real-world acts of authenticity that stack into a sturdy sense of self.

You’ll learn how to choose one repeat scenario, surface the truth beneath the habit, and ask the question that cuts through noise: what would I do if approval wasn’t on the line? We also explore the difference between fitting in and belonging, and how to gather people who can hold your no without punishment. The result is a practical path: pick the moment, name the fear, grant permission, embody it, take one small action, and repeat. Approval is nice, but it’s not oxygen. Your worth isn’t a vote, and your voice doesn’t need a standing ovation to be valid.

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A simple question can shake an entire life:

What do I really want?

Not what looks impressive, not what keeps the peace—what actually lights you up. We dive into why that question triggers the body’s alarm bells, how self‑silencing gets wired in, and what it takes to reclaim autonomy without blowing everything up.

From the lens of neuroscience and self‑determination theory, we unpack why familiar patterns feel safe, why uncertainty reads as danger, and how to retrain your system to choose alignment over approval.

I share two vivid journeys—Leah, the reliable fixer who learns the power of the pause, and Maya, the connector who swaps obligatory yeses for one brave no and a seat at a pottery wheel. These aren’t tales about quitting your job; they’re stories about permission.

When want is named, intrinsic motivation turns on, creativity rises, and energy returns. We also get practical: a hell‑yes/hell‑no list to map your energy, separating want from guilt, letting desire exist without proof, and stacking micro moves that rebuild self‑trust. If the life‑level question feels too big, we zoom into today: the morning you want, the habit you’re done pretending to like, the small step that signals you’re on your own side.

Expect clarity without clichés, compassion without coddling, and tools you can use before the episode ends.

This is about moving from autopilot to authorship, trading gold stars for grounded choices, and letting your nervous system learn that alignment is safe. If this sparked something, share it with someone who needs the nudge, subscribe for more honest mojo, and leave a review to help others find their way back to their own voice.

What’s your next micro move?

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What happens when the name tags come off?

We dive straight into the sticky truth: roles like “busy mom,” “rock star employee,” or “supportive spouse” can earn praise and belonging, but they can also erase the person underneath.

With humour, candour, and a little sass, we unpack how people-pleasing and external validation rent your worth—and how to take it back without burning your past to the ground.

We explore why labels feel safe (and why safety isn’t satisfaction), how communities push back when you change the script, and what to do when life transitions-kids leaving, jobs shifting, relationships evolving- leave an empty box where a role used to be.

Through real stories from Jason, Priya, Michelle, Dan, and Eleanor, we show the parent gap, career gap, relationship gap, and social gap in action, and how small, honest choices can rebuild identity from the inside out.

You’ll get practical tools you can use today: the Mirror List to name qualities beyond roles, the Desire Audit to reclaim wants that are actually yours, the “me date” to feed your energy, and the Stoplight Test to move your calendar toward green-light activities.

We share a powerful reframe—name the label, name the gift, name the cost, and choose the next step—so the you that kept you safe can shake hands with the you that’s ready to grow. Labels can explain what you do; they don’t define who you are.

If you’re tired of being the dependable one at half power, this is your permission slip to step back into your life, full voltage.

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