Not Defined By Motherhood, the Podcast
Mother is a title, not your whole damn story. Each week, host Melanie O’Reilly-Rogers helps you cut through the noise, ditch the guilt, and find yourself again - without a million-step morning routine or picture-perfect plans. From quick mindset shifts to honest conversations about the messy, beautiful reality of life as a mom, you’ll get the clarity, validation, and strategies you need to feel more like you again.
Not Defined By Motherhood, the Podcast
Beyond Motherhood Summit Speaker Highlight - Sarah Czopek
Podcast Episode Description:
🎙️ Episode Title: Setting Boundaries & Overcoming People-Pleasing with Sarah Czopek
In this episode of The Mostly Under Control Podcast, I sit down with Sarah Czopek, the owner of Grace and Gratitude Counseling Services in Downers Grove, Illinois. Sarah and her team specialize in helping women and teen girls navigate challenges like anxiety, trauma, and the societal pressures of people-pleasing.
We dive into the upcoming Beyond Motherhood Summit in January, where one of Sarah's clinicians, Liz, will present a powerful session on "Boundaries and People Pleasing: When to Say Yes and How to Say No." Sarah shares insights into why so many women struggle with these issues, especially as mothers, and offers practical advice for taking back control of your time and energy.
👩👧👦 Topics Discussed:
- How cultural conditioning fuels people-pleasing behaviors.
- The connection between confidence and setting boundaries.
- Simple first steps to becoming more assertive in your relationships.
- Why it’s okay to say no—and how to do it without guilt.
📅 Summit Info: Liz’s session will take place on Saturday, January 18th, at 1:30 PM.
Get your tickets via the link in this episode’s description.
https://landingpages.mostlyundercontrol.com/summit2025
💡 Whether you're a mom trying to do it all or someone ready to set healthier boundaries, this episode is packed with encouragement and actionable tips to help you take the first steps toward a more balanced and fulfilling life.