
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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