Pursuit of Freedom

People-Pleasing & Self-Abandonment

Kaley Lemery Season 1 Episode 1

Key Takeaways

People-Pleasing leads to Self-Abandonment.

·       Prioritizing others’ needs and desires over your own often comes at the expense of your authenticity and well-being. True freedom starts with acknowledging this pattern and committing to change.

Your worth is not tied to what you do for others.

·       You are inherently valuable just as you are. Your worth is not dependent on fixing others’ problems, carrying their burdens, or earning their approval.

Faith reminds us that we’re not responsible for everyone’s pain.

·       Taking on the weight of others’ struggles is not your role. Trust that God has the strength to carry what you cannot, allowing you to release that responsibility.

Self-Awareness is the first step to breaking free.

·       Healing begins with pausing to ask yourself, “Why am I doing this? Do I truly want to, or do I feel obligated?” This practice interrupts harmful patterns and invites more intentional choices.

It’s okay to say no.

·       Learning to say no is an act of self-care, not selfishness. Saying no creates space to honor your needs, boundaries, and priorities.

You are responsible for you.

·       You can’t control how others react to your boundaries or decisions. Your responsibility is to yourself. How you think, feel, and act. It is not to others’ expectations.

Take back the pen of your life story.

·       You are the author of your life. Stop letting others dictate your decisions and start drafting the life you truly desire.

Healing is a journey, not a quick fix.

·       Change takes time, repetition, and grace. Each moment of self-awareness and every boundary you set strengthens your path to freedom and self-love.

 

Disclaimer

***I am not a licensed mental health therapist or clinical counselor and everything I am sharing is knowledge through personal experience and or trial and error in my own healing journey. I am not diagnosing or prescribing anything to anyone through my words or stories that I am sharing in this podcast. All this information is meant to help draw awareness of these topics and shine light on the darkness in our lives. Do not try anything you do not feel comfortable with or that might cause you any form of physical, spiritual, or emotional pain without consulting a medical health professional. I am not responsible for anything that may come up during your personal inner healing journey and urge you to find a licensed mental health professional to help you dive into deeper pain or trauma. I am not responsible for your personal healing and encourage you to use this podcast simply as a resource and a place to start off your healing journey. ***


Resources

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