This episode explores what happens when you grow up believing it’s your job to manage other people’s feelings — and the toll that belief takes on your mental health, relationships, and sense of self. It’s not about becoming cold or detached; it’s about learning where your responsibility ends and your freedom begins.
💬 What we cover:
- Why taking responsibility for others’ emotions keeps you emotionally exhausted
- How guilt becomes a learned survival response
- The difference between compassion and self-abandonment
- What it really means to choose yourself without becoming selfish
If you’ve ever felt drained from always being “the strong one,” struggled with people-pleasing, or carried blame that was never yours — this episode is for you. It’s honest. It’s grounding. And it’s a reminder that emotional freedom starts with boundaries.
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🎙️ Credits: Host/Producer: Samir Mourani Creative Director & Executive Producer: Steven Branco A STAMINA Group Production
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