Merry Christmas 💛
In today’s special holiday episode of Masks Off for People Pleasers and Perfectionists, I’m having an honest, heart-centered conversation about motivation, discipline, ambition, and perfectionism — and how easy it is for these traits to quietly turn into pressure and burnout.
If you’re someone who’s driven, goal-oriented, and used to pushing yourself… this episode is for you.
I’m sharing personal reflections on my own relationship with discipline and identity, how perfectionistic overdrive once felt protective but eventually became exhausting, and what it’s looked like to slow down without losing my sense of purpose. We’ll talk about the signs you may be pushing too hard, the confusing season that can come after burnout, and how to find a more balanced, intuitive way of living and creating.
This is especially meaningful during the holidays, when rest can feel uncomfortable and productivity can sneak in through the back door. My hope is that this episode helps you soften, breathe, and reconnect with what truly matters — without giving up your dreams or your desire to grow.
If you’re learning how to unhook from perfectionism, rebuild your relationship with motivation, or create a life that includes both ambition and joy, I think this conversation will meet you right where you are.
🎄 Grab a cup of something warm, take a deep breath, and let this be a gentle reminder that you don’t have to earn rest — you’re allowed to enjoy it.
If this episode resonates, I’d love for you to follow the show, leave a review, or share it with someone who needs permission to slow down.
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Do you ever feel restless the moment life slows down? Like your mind and body just won’t let you be still? You’re not alone — and your restlessness is trying to tell you something.
Welcome back to Masks Off! I’m Kim Gross, and today we’re diving deep into a feeling so many perfectionists and people pleasers struggle with: restlessness.
If you find yourself pacing, fidgeting, overthinking, or immediately reaching for your to-do list the second things get quiet… this episode is for you. Restlessness isn’t random — it’s a protective strategy, a signal from your nervous system that something deeper is asking to be felt.
In this raw and honest conversation, I open up about my own battle with restlessness, including a recent injury that forced me to slow down and face the emotions I’d been avoiding. I explore how childhood conditioning, perfectionism, and fear of feeling all contribute to that uncomfortable inner buzz we’re so quick to escape.
Most importantly, I walk you through my 5-Step POWER Pathway — a practical, compassionate framework to help you move through restlessness instead of fighting it. You’ll learn how to recognize the pattern, take ownership, feel what’s underneath, support your inner child, and make grounded choices that honor your true needs.
Restlessness is not a flaw. It’s a messenger. And when you learn to listen, you reconnect to yourself in the most powerful way.
✨ Free to Be: A Pathway to Inner Liberation — my book on breaking patterns and reclaiming your authentic self ✨ Real & Unfiltered Community for young women — a space to heal, connect, and grow together ✨ Online course for perfectionists & people pleasers — dive deeper into the POWER Pathway and inner liberation
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💬 If you struggle with restlessness, you are not alone. Share your story in the comments — I’d love to hear from you.
In this deeply vulnerable episode of Masks Off for People Pleasers and Perfectionists, host Kim Gross shares a raw, honest, behind-the-scenes look at what real healing looks like.
If you’ve ever used staying busy, being productive, or constantly “doing” as a way to avoid your emotions — this episode will feel like a mirror.
Kim opens up about:
How she recognized productivity as a coping mechanism
The moment she realized she was distracting herself from deeper emotional needs
The discomfort of slowing down when perfectionism has been your identity
How healing can feel like losing your ambition — and why that’s actually normal
The powerful framework she teaches: The Five Step POWER Pathway
You’ll learn how to use the 5 Step POWER Pathway to break cycles of people-pleasing, overwhelm, self-criticism, and the pressure to be perfect:
1️⃣ Pattern Awareness 2️⃣ Ownership 3️⃣ Willingness to Feel 4️⃣ Embrace Your Wounded Parts 5️⃣ Radical Responsibility
Whether you’re in your twenties trying to figure out who you are, or you’ve spent decades living behind masks of perfection and self-protection — this episode will guide you back home to yourself.
✨ This is your permission to slow down, feel your feelings, ditch perfectionism, and start your journey to inner liberation.
✨ Thank you for being here. If this episode resonated with you — especially the part about using productivity to avoid feeling your deeper emotions — know this:
You’re not alone, and nothing is wrong with you. This is part of the healing journey.
If you’re in your 20s and navigating people-pleasing, perfectionism, burnout, or feeling lost, join my Real & Unfiltered Community for Young Women. It’s the safe space I wish I had at your age.
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Let me know in the comments: Which POWER Pathway step are YOU working on right now?
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Are you stuck in the grind, pushing, striving, and hustling—yet still feeling out of alignment? In this episode of Masks Off for People Pleasers and Perfectionists, I sit down with Reuven Shelef to unpack the deeper layers of perfectionism, burnout, and what it really takes to build a life (and business) that feels aligned instead of overwhelming.
Reuven gets real about his journey—from a high-stress childhood and military service to navigating business ownership and personal development. Together, we explore what so many perfectionists struggle with: the pressure to perform, the fear of disappointing others, and the belief that you must constantly “do more” to be worthy.
If you're craving more balance, more peace, and more truth in how you live and work, this conversation will hit home.
The hidden survival strategies behind perfectionism
How hustle culture disconnects us from purpose
Why alignment matters more than constant productivity
The difference between passion and responsibility
How to break overwhelming goals into simple, actionable steps
What commitments really mean—and how to keep them
The power of undelivered communication
How to navigate work, well-being, and expectations more gracefully
This episode is a powerful reminder that you don’t have to grind your way to fulfillment. You can choose alignment, truth, and integrity with yourself instead.
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About Reuven:
Reuven Shelef, Founder and CEO of OUT OF THE BOX Consulting, is a strategic engineer with a coach’s heart, renowned for his groundbreaking Untangling Complex Challenges® methodology. With over three decades of experience in engineering, technology, business transformation, and human dynamics, he has helped Fortune 500 companies, startups, and executives solve intricate challenges, refine business processes, facilitate cross-functional collaboration, and coach leaders. Reuven blends sharp logic with a deep understanding of human behavior, creating transformative outcomes that go beyond business to personal growth. Through his own life challenges, Reuven developed a methodology that combines tools from engineering, business, and personal development, empowering individuals and teams to break free from roadblocks and move forward with clarity and purpose. His passion is helping people and organizations unlock their full potential, and his reputation as a trusted advisor is built on his meticulous approach, authentic leadership, and commitment to client success. Reuven and OUT OF THE BOX Consulting also have 20+ years of experience with Salesforce.com, as a Certified Salesforce Consulting Partner. Outside of work, Reuven enjoys traveling and exploring the world.
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Are you exhausted from constantly striving, pushing, and trying to be perfect? In this vulnerable and intimate episode of Masks Off for People Pleasers & Perfectionists, I’m sharing the truth about my complicated relationship with my inner perfectionist—who I lovingly call Perfectionistic Paula.
For decades, Paula ran the show. She kept me hustling, grinding, striving, and pushing past my limits… all in the name of safety, approval, and control. But as I’ve moved deeper into my own healing, something surprising happened: I no longer wanted to push. I no longer felt that constant drive. I didn’t even recognize myself without her.
This episode is an honest look at what happens after you put the sword down, slow down, and start reclaiming the parts of you that perfectionism silenced. I talk about:
✨ How perfectionism shows up as a survival strategy ✨ The emotional and physical costs of letting Paula run the show ✨ My struggles with chronic health symptoms and deep exhaustion ✨ The strange “void” that comes when you finally stop striving ✨ How to find the middle ground between burnout and balance ✨ Why your 20s can feel so overwhelming and confusing — and how perfectionism makes it worse ✨ How to soften, surrender, and listen to your inner wisdom instead of the pressure to "figure it all out"
If you’re a young woman in your twenties navigating identity, burnout, pressure, or perfectionism — this episode will speak directly to your soul.
🌱 You are not meant to hustle your way to worthiness. 🌱 You’re allowed to rest. 🌱 You’re allowed to be imperfect. 🌱 You’re allowed to find YOUR path, at YOUR pace.
⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 – Introduction and Episode Overview 01:27 – Meet Perfectionistic Paula 04:05 – The Cost of Perfectionism 09:33 – A Personal Breakthrough 14:41 – Navigating the Transition 19:35 – Embracing a New Ambition 22:34 – Lessons from the Valley 27:48 – Invitation to Connect and Support 31:15 – Conclusion and Call to Action
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Feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, and like you’re running on fumes? You’re not alone—and you’re definitely not failing. In this powerful episode, Kim Gross breaks down the truth about burnout in your twenties and why it hits so hard for young women who are trying to do everything and be everything.
Kim helps you understand the difference between normal tiredness and the deep, unhealthy drain of burnout—the kind that affects your body, mind, emotions, and identity. She walks you through the key warning signs most people miss, and the hidden beliefs that keep you pushing past your limits.
You’ll also learn simple but game-changing tools you can use today, like creating a Joy Jar to reconnect with what lights you up and writing Permission Slips that help you release unrealistic pressure and expectations.
If you’re craving balance, breathing room, and more joy in your life, this episode is your reset button.
✨ Ready to unhook from burnout and step into freedom? Join Kim’s Real & Unfiltered Community for Young Women for ongoing support, real conversations, and tools that actually help.
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Do the holidays leave you stressed about food, body image, or saying no to that second helping (or that draining family event)? You’re not alone. 💛
In this episode of Masks Off for People Pleasers and Perfectionists, host Kim Gross sits down with Lauren Francesconi, a nutritionist in training to become a registered dietitian, to unpack the emotional and mental pressures around holiday eating. Together, they explore how perfectionism and people-pleasing show up at the table — and how to create a healthier, more joyful relationship with food and yourself this season.
✨ You’ll learn how to:
Let go of holiday guilt and anxiety around food
Practice mindful eating without restriction or obsession
Find balance between indulgence and nourishment
Set boundaries with family and social expectations
Cultivate body acceptance and self-compassion
🎧 Tune in for empowering stories, practical nutrition advice, and mindset shifts to help you navigate the holidays with freedom, confidence, and peace.
💬 Join the Conversation: Share one way you’re giving yourself grace this holiday season in the comments below. 👉 Subscribe for weekly episodes that help you drop the mask and step into your authentic self.
💫 About Kim Gross Kim Gross is the author of Free to Be: A Pathway to Inner Liberation and host of the Masks Off Podcast. Through her 5-Step POWER Pathway, Kim helps people-pleasers and perfectionists break free from fear, guilt, and self-judgment so they can live with authenticity, balance, and inner peace.
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About Lauren:
Lauren Francesconi is a registered dietitian in training and the founder of Losowell, a personalized nutrition practice helping women optimize their gut, hormone, and metabolic health through a functional, evidence-based approach. With a background in nutrition and health promotion, Lauren combines science with lifestyle to empower clients to “unlock their potential” — reaching their goals without restriction.
She’s passionate about translating complex nutrition science into practical, sustainable habits that fit real life. Through her content, counseling, and programs, Lauren helps others reconnect with their bodies, build balanced plates, and create confidence around food.
Outside of her work with Losowell, Lauren is completing her dietetic internship, collaborating with leading functional medicine practices, and building a thriving online community centered on holistic health, mindset, and modern wellness.
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Email: lauren@loswell.com
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Are you tired of feeling stuck, resentful, or like life keeps happening to you instead of for you? In this episode of Masks Off for People Pleasers and Perfectionists, host Kim Gross, author of Free to Be: A Pathway to Inner Liberation, breaks down what it really means to take ownership and personal responsibility — and why it’s the key to breaking free from the victim mindset.
If you’ve ever caught yourself blaming your ex, your parents, your job, or your friends for how you feel, this episode will hit home. Kim shares her own journey from blaming others for her unhappiness to realizing that freedom begins when you stop giving your power away. You’ll learn how to recognize when you’re in victim mode, how to reclaim your agency, and how to take radical responsibility for your peace, joy, and growth.
This episode is especially for women in their twenties who are learning to navigate adulthood, relationships, and self-discovery without losing themselves in perfectionism or people-pleasing.
🎙️ What You’ll Learn:
How to spot the signs of victim mentality and break free from blame
What true ownership looks like (and why it’s not about shame or guilt)
Simple mindset shifts that help you take your power back
How personal responsibility leads to emotional freedom and self-trust
💫 Tune in to learn how taking ownership can transform your relationships, confidence, and inner peace.
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Are you constantly saying yes when your heart is screaming no? Do you find yourself seeking approval, even at the cost of your own peace? And have you ever wondered what your life might look like if you finally took off the mask and started living for you?
In this episode of Masks Off, host Kim Gross opens up about her personal struggle with people-pleasing and the fear of rejection that once controlled her choices. From the pressure to start a family to the quiet suffering of always putting others first, Kim shares her raw and honest journey toward finding freedom and authenticity.
You’ll learn: 💫 Why people-pleasing is rooted in fear and unhealed wounds 💫 How perfectionism keeps you disconnected from your truth 💫 Practical steps to break free and start honoring your authentic desires 💫 How to reclaim your worth and set boundaries without guilt
Kim also shares insights from her book Free to Be: A Pathway to Inner Liberation and introduces her online course, where you can dive deeper into the tools and practices that helped her transform her life.
🎧 Tune in and reflect:
When was the last time you said yes when you wanted to say no?
What are you afraid might happen if you stop trying to please everyone?
Who might you become if you allowed yourself to live authentically?
⏱️ Episode Breakdown 00:00 Introduction: The Struggle to Say No 00:53 Personal Story: Pressured into Motherhood 03:53 The Consequences of Ignoring Your Truth 07:08 Reflecting on Fear and Loneliness 09:40 The Masks of People Pleasing and Perfectionism 12:24 The Epidemic of Saying Yes 18:04 Reclaiming Your Worth and Learning to Say No 21:07 Practical Steps to Break the Pattern 29:24 Final Thoughts and Resources
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Are you the strong one who’s always there for everyone else—but secretly struggling inside? In this episode of Masks Off for People Pleasers and Perfectionists, host Kim Gross gets real about what it costs to hide your own pain behind perfection, control, and endless giving.
From her high school years to adulthood, Kim shares powerful personal stories about how suppressing emotions and striving to appear “put together” can lead to burnout, anxiety, and disconnection from your true self. Through raw honesty and compassion, she reveals how vulnerability becomes the bridge to freedom—and how learning to feel your feelings is the first step toward wholeness.
You’ll learn how to: 💫 Recognize and release perfectionist patterns 💫 Embrace vulnerability as strength 💫 Reconnect with your authentic self 💫 Take practical steps toward inner liberation and peace
If you’ve been stuck in the cycle of pleasing, fixing, or performing, this episode will inspire you to finally take off the mask and live freely.
🎧 Listen now and begin your journey to freedom. 👉 Visit www.kimgrosscoaching.com to learn more, explore resources, or work one-on-one with Kim.
Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction: Supporting Others While Struggling 01:38 Personal High School Experience 02:28 The Burden of Perfectionism 03:46 Emotional Struggles and Suppression 04:15 The Impact of Suppressing Feelings 07:37 The Role of Vulnerability 13:28 The Importance of Feeling Your Feelings 17:29 Pathway to Inner Liberation 21:26 Encouragement and Support 30:07 Conclusion and Call to Action
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💬 What mask are you ready to take off today? Share your reflections or biggest “aha” moment from this episode below 👇 — your story might just inspire someone else to begin their journey to freedom.
Are you tired of feeling burned out, overwhelmed, and never “good enough”? In this episode of Masks Off for People Pleasers and Perfectionists, host Kim Gross dives deep into the mental prison of perfectionism — the exhausting cycle that keeps women, especially those in their 20s, chasing impossible standards.
💭 Kim shares her own experiences and powerful insights to help you: ✨ Recognize perfectionistic thinking and self-criticism ✨ Break free from the toxic hustle culture ✨ Find balance, joy, and emotional freedom ✨ Embrace imperfection and self-acceptance
Whether you’re a recovering people-pleaser or a high-achiever struggling with burnout, this episode will guide you toward healing, self-compassion, and wholeness.
🎧 Tune in to reclaim your power and start living a more peaceful, authentic life.
⏰ Episode Breakdown: 00:00 – Introduction: The Struggle of Modern Women 03:05 – The Mental Prison of Perfectionism 03:41 – Societal Pressures and Materialism 08:08 – The Inner Critic and Perfectionism 17:39 – Personal Anecdotes and Self-Care 22:44 – Strategies for Overcoming Perfectionism 26:40 – Embracing Wholeness and Self-Acceptance 32:56 – Conclusion and Final Thoughts 35:51 – Outro and Additional Resources
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Are you done living by everyone else’s expectations? 💔 In this powerful episode of Masks Off for People Pleasers and Perfectionists, host Kim Gross opens up about her personal transformation—from decades of people-pleasing and perfectionism to finally embracing authenticity, freedom, and peace. 💫
Whether you’re a young woman struggling to fit in, or a woman in midlife longing to feel alive again, this conversation will help you release old patterns and reconnect with your truest self.
✨ You’ll Learn: 🌸 Why women lose themselves in roles, relationships, and responsibilities
💫 How people-pleasing creates emotional and physical burnout
🌿 The power of somatic healing and emotional awareness
💖 Tools to begin your journey toward freedom and authenticity
-Kim's Book 📘 Free to Be: A Pathway to Inner Liberation
— Kim’s transformational memoir 💻 Free to Be Digital Course — Your roadmap to authentic living 🤝 1:1 Coaching with Kim — Personalized support for your healing journey
💡 If you’ve ever felt invisible, unheard, or afraid to be your true self — this episode is for you.
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In this heartfelt episode of Masks Off for People Pleasers and Perfectionists, Kim Gross, opens up about the realities of aging and how perfectionism can make this transition even harder. 🎙️
From navigating menopause to changes in physical appearance and the weight of societal expectations, Kim shares her personal journey of learning to let go, surrender control, and embrace the present moment with self-compassion. 💕
This episode is especially for women in their 50s and beyond who may be struggling with the pressures of aging while still battling the perfectionist’s inner critic. Together, we’ll explore how to shift old patterns, quiet the illusion of control, and move toward peace, joy, and authenticity. 🌿
Plus, Kim introduced her six-lesson digital course designed to help you peel away the masks, reconnect with your true self, and live more fully and freely.
✨ Don’t miss this empowering conversation about acceptance, aging with grace, and reclaiming your inner liberation.
Timestamps 00:00 Introduction and Personal Struggles 01:02 Physical Changes and Aging 02:34 The Perfectionist's Inner Critic 03:37 Embracing Change and Letting Go 05:29 The Primitive Brain and Fear of Uncertainty 07:43 The Illusion of Control 12:45 Surrendering to the Present Moment 16:57 The Inner Controller and Nervous System 24:01 Pathway to Inner Liberation 25:53 Conclusion and Call to Action
👉 Ready to start your own journey? Explore my 6-Lesson Digital Course here: Link
📘 Grab my book Free to Be: A Pathway to Inner Liberation: Link
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🌟 In this episode of Masks Off for People Pleasers and Perfectionists, Kim Gross talks with Rocio Aquino & Angel Orengo about reclaiming inner power, overcoming fear and judgment, and living with abundance and authenticity. Discover tools for healing, forgiveness, and conscious leadership from their debut book The Orchid: The Secret Code of Modern Goddesses. Their mission is to inspire personal growth and empowerment—and in this conversation, they share powerful insights on reclaiming inner power, achieving abundance, and overcoming the hurdles of fear and judgment.
Rocio and Angel open up about their own journeys of transformation, as well as their debut book The Orchid: The Secret Code of Modern Goddesses. This inspiring novel explores themes of awareness, gratitude, forgiveness, acceptance, and intention—offering valuable life lessons for authentic living.
💡 If you’re ready to release old patterns, embrace your inner strength, and step into conscious leadership, this episode is for you!
🔑 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
How to reclaim your inner power and harmony
Rocio’s and Angel’s personal transformations
The role of forgiveness and self-belief in healing
Tools for manifesting abundance and fulfillment
Key lessons from The Orchid
Kim’s 5-Step POWER Pathway for deeper self-discovery
📖 The Orchid: The Secret Code of Modern Goddesses – by Rocio Aquino & Angel Orengo 👉 http://www.theorchidbook.com/
🎧 Tune in and join us on this journey of healing, empowerment, and authentic living!
⏱ Timestamps 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 01:15 Meet Rocio and Angel 04:31 Achievements and Exciting News 05:42 Kim's Personal Journey 07:26 Inner Wellbeing and Harmony 07:59 Rocio's Transformation 12:03 Angel's Perspective on Purpose 12:47 The Power of Forgiveness 18:29 Manifesting Abundance 21:29 Key Lessons from the Book 30:06 Introduction to the Five-Step Power Pathway 30:40 Overcoming Victimhood and Embracing Vulnerability 31:07 The Importance of Healing and Integration 32:05 Taking Responsibility and Setting Boundaries 32:33 Addressing Self-Doubt and Encouraging Self-Belief 33:19 Personal Stories of Transformation 36:04 The Power of Sharing and Learning from Others 38:20 The Journey of Self-Discovery and Healing 41:02 The Concept and Structure of the Book 43:56 Practical Tools for Personal Growth 48:57 Final Thoughts and Encouragement 52:06 Conclusion and Call to Action
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Are you tired of feeling stuck in resistance and weighed down by the pressure to be perfect? In this heartfelt episode of Masks Off for People Pleasers and Perfectionists, host Kim Gross gets real about her own struggles with unmet desires, perfectionism, and the frustration that comes when life doesn’t go as planned.
✨ What you’ll learn in this episode:
Why resistance shows up and how to move through it
The power of surrender, letting go, and aligning with the universe
How to balance inspired action without burning out
Insights from spiritual teachers like Joe Dispenza and David Bayer
Practical steps to embrace imperfection and find inner freedom
Kim’s raw, unfiltered storytelling will inspire you to release control, embrace your authentic self, and discover more peace, joy, and abundance in everyday life.
⏱ Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction: The Struggle for Dreams 01:04 Host Introduction and Personal Struggles 01:22 The Frustration of Resistance 02:28 The Wisdom of Letting Go 04:57 The Pity Party and Real Talk 06:01 The Importance of Inner Peace 08:38 Balancing Life and Energy 10:32 Returning to the Topic of Resistance 13:25 The Practice of Surrendering 24:15 The Miracle of Inner Freedom 27:07 Conclusion and Future Plans
💡 If you’re a people pleaser, perfectionist, or someone who constantly feels “not enough,” this episode is for you.
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"If you have IBS, chronic fatigue, autoimmune disease, or anxiety that won't go away - your doctor might be missing something huge. Your illness might not be just physical. It might be your body screaming what your mouth can't say: NO.
In this episode of Masks Off for People Pleasers and Perfectionists, host Kim Gross uncovers the powerful connection between chronic illness and patterns like people-pleasing and perfectionism. These behaviors, often rooted in childhood, can create chronic stress that worsens conditions like IBS, autoimmune disease, chronic fatigue, and anxiety.
✨ Inside this episode, you’ll learn:
How people-pleasing and perfectionism contribute to chronic illness
Kim’s personal journey from diagnosis to deeper self-awareness
Why emotional well-being is directly tied to physical health
An introduction to the 5-Step POWER Pathway (Patterns, Ownership, Willingness, Embrace, Radical Responsibility)
Actionable steps you can take today to set boundaries, honor your true self, and begin your healing journey💡 If you’ve ever felt like your health issues are connected to unspoken stress or the masks you wear, this episode will bring clarity and hope.
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Breaking Free from People Pleasing: My Journey to Self-Care and Healing
Are you always the “go-to person” for everyone else—yet secretly exhausted, burned out, and struggling with your health? 😔 In this powerful episode of Masks Off for People Pleasers and Perfectionists, host Kim Gross shares her deeply personal story of how chronic people-pleasing took a toll on her health and led to a life-changing diagnosis of Sjogren's syndrome at just 37 years old.
Kim reveals the hidden cost of always saying yes and how years of ignoring her own needs created chronic stress and illness. She courageously opens up about her turning point, the emotional pain behind people-pleasing, and the healing journey that began when she chose self-care, boundaries, and authenticity over sacrificing herself for others.
If you’ve ever felt trapped in the cycle of perfectionism and people-pleasing, this episode will inspire you to unhook from harmful patterns and embrace true freedom. Learn how to listen to your body, heal from emotional pain, and finally give yourself permission to prioritize your well-being.
✨ What you’ll discover in this episode:
The hidden connection between emotional pain and chronic illness
How people-pleasing creates chronic stress and burnout
Practical ways to start unmasking and living authentically
Why self-care isn’t selfish—it’s healing
⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction: The Go-To Person 01:21 The Turning Point: Diagnosis and Realization 05:42 The Journey to Self-Care 09:32 Breaking Free from People Pleasing 17:20 Understanding the Impact of Chronic Stress 21:34 Healing Emotional Pain 24:59 Conclusion: Embracing True Self 26:54 Outro and Additional Resources
👉 If you’re ready to stop sacrificing yourself, break free from people-pleasing, and live a healthier, more authentic life, hit play now. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share with someone who needs this message today!
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Why is it so hard to say “no”? 🤔 In this episode of Masks Off, Kim Gross dives deep into the hidden guilt, fear, and childhood patterns that keep us trapped in people-pleasing.
Through personal stories (including the Cookie Exchange), insights from her book Free to Be: A Pathway to Inner Liberation, and her powerful 5-Step Power Pathway, Kim reveals how guilt trips and fear of rejection hijack our nervous systems—and how to break free.
If you’ve ever felt drained from saying “yes” when you wanted to say “no,” this episode will show you how to: ✅ Recognize guilt and shame triggers ✅ Rewire your emotional patterns ✅ Reclaim your worth and autonomy ✅ Live more freely and authentically
✨ It’s time to stop people-pleasing and start living Free to Be.
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⏰ Timestamps: 00:00 Understanding the Difficulty of Saying No 02:13 Personal Story: The Cookie Exchange 03:51 The Impact of Guilt and Shame 06:42 Healing and Taking Responsibility 09:10 Practical Steps to Overcome People Pleasing 18:37 Final Thoughts and Resources
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Are you a people pleaser? Always saying “yes” but feeling stressed, resentful, or even burned out? 😳 What if I told you that pleasing people isn’t just harmless kindness—it’s secretly a form of manipulation… and it’s holding you back from your true freedom.
In this episode of ‘Masks Off for People Pleasers and Perfectionists,’ Kim Gross shares her journey from stress and chronic illness to authentic freedom, revealing the hidden truth about pleasing people and how to break free. Learn her 5-Step Power Pathway to: ✅ Spot people-pleasing patterns ✅ Set boundaries without guilt ✅ Embrace your true self ✅ Build genuine, meaningful relationships
It’s time to stop over-giving, stop hiding, and start living free and authentic.
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🎙️ Is Anxiety the Real Root of People-Pleasing & Perfectionism? | Daniel Packard Interview
Are you constantly striving to be perfect or please others — yet still feel anxious, unfulfilled, or stuck? You’re not alone. In this powerful episode of Masks Off for People-Pleasers & Perfectionists, we expose the hidden root of these exhausting patterns — and why most people are unknowingly trapped in a mental prison of anxiety and victimhood.
Our guest, Daniel Packard, is a Mechanical Engineer and CEO of Full Liberation Technology. Backed by 8 years of research and a million-dollar R&D investment, Daniel's revolutionary system boasts a 90% success rate in helping people achieve permanent emotional freedom — fast.
💥 Topics we dive into:
Why people-pleasing and perfectionism are symptoms of deeper anxiety
The hidden mechanical cause behind stuck emotional patterns
The dangerous myth of the self-help hamster wheel
Why anxiety is rising (and it’s NOT because of social media!)
The #1 mistake people make when trying to change
How to achieve lasting peace, joy, and inner freedom quickly
If you’re tired of temporary fixes and want to break free for good, this episode is your turning point.
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About Daniel:
Daniel Packard, is a Mechanical Engineer and CEO ofFull Liberation Technology. Daniel and his research team spent 8years and over a million dollars in research and development to reverse engineer an innovative system that’s helped thousands of people live much happier lives by being free of what holds them back quickly and permanently. With an industry leading 90%success rate.
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