Welcome to The Girl… You Good? — the podcast for high-achieving women who lead with confidence in the boardroom and want to feel just as strong, seen, and supported in the living room. I’m Cassandra Pickett, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Clini-Coach, bringing you short, punchy solo episodes packed with real talk and coaching-style strategy. We’re covering boundaries (without the guilt), mindset shifts that actually stick, and how to stop overfunctioning and start showi ...
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Episode 16: Your Group Chat Says More About You Than You Think
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3:56What if your group chat habits are actually a mirror of how you show up in life? In this episode, I share a story about a friend overwhelmed by constant chat notifications—and how that opened the door to a bigger truth about boundaries, over-functioning, and connection. Plus, I’ll give you a simple skill you can use right now to set group-chat boun…
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Can’t take a compliment without making it weird? Same, girl—until I learned better. In this episode, I share a story from the football field that reminded me how powerful it is to just say thank you—no qualifiers, no self-deprecation—and hold it. You’ll walk away with a two-week challenge to retrain your brain to stop dodging and start owning your …
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Do you ever find yourself zoning in instead of zoning out? In this episode, Cassandra breaks down the difference and why ambitious women rarely get the mental break of zoning out. Instead, we hyper-focus on stress, guilt, and stories we tell ourselves—leading straight to exhaustion. You’ll learn: Why “zoning in” is actually an energy leak How to te…
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Season 2 is here! We’re kicking it off with a real-life lesson I had to check myself on: over-functioning when I didn’t need to. In this episode, I share the story of a colleague reaching out, the sneaky pressure I felt to deliver more than what was asked, and the moment I realized: That’s all I got—and it’s enough. We’ll talk about the beige flags…
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📌 Episode 9 Show Notes: Whose Crisis Is This, Really? In this episode, Cassandra explores what happens when high-achieving women confuse empathy with over-responsibility. If you’re always the first to jump into fix-it mode, especially for other people’s emotional chaos, this one’s for you. You’ll hear: Why emotional boundaries are just as vital as …
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Episode 12: Wrap- up Girl...You Good? Season 1
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4:15Season 1 finale! Join Cassandra in a reflective exercise to identify a place, space, or person you want to uplift before Season 2 begins — and yes, that includes you. Plus, get excited for a bonus episode dropping next week! Thanks for being part of this journey — Can’t wait to see what Season 2 holds.…
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Episode 11: You’re Not Cold—You’re Burned Out (and It’s Costing Your Connection)
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3:24🎧 SHOW NOTES (EPISODE 11) You’re Not Cold—You’re Burned Out (and It’s Costing Your Connection) It’s not that you don’t care. It’s not that you’re distant on purpose. It’s burnout—and it’s making it harder to connect with the people you love most. In this episode, we’re talking about: How emotional burnout makes high-achievers feel unavailable in th…
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Do you ever feel like you're doing everything for everyone — and lowkey raging about it? 😅 In this episode, we’re talking resentment, silent scorekeeping, and how even the most helpful people hit their limit. Cassandra shares a yoga moment that hilariously reveals just how wired she is to fix what isn’t even hers to carry — and why that pattern lea…
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Episode 9: It's Not That Deep.... Until It is
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6:26Episode 10: “It’s Not That Deep… Except When It Is” We’re talking about emotional minimizing — why we downplay our feelings, how it shows up in everyday life, and what it costs us in the long run. Cassandra shares her own pattern of staying calm in crisis but spinning out over small things, how her friend group (“the board”) helps her process, and …
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Episode 8 – Ride the Wave: How to Actually Have the Hard Conversation In this episode, Cassandra walks you through the psychology of avoiding difficult conversations and gives you a practical way to approach them differently. Learn why discomfort isn’t a red light—it’s just a cue. And when you ride the wave instead of running from it? That’s where …
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📌 Episode 7 Show Notes: You Are Not Your Anxiety In this episode, Cassandra breaks down the concept of over-identification—how it sabotages self-trust and ramps up anxiety—and offers real-world strategies for practicing self-compassion instead. You’ll hear: What “over-identification” really means Why the words you use matter more than you think How…
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Episode 6: Summer Expectations — How to Create Magic Your Way
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5:39Every spring, I find myself dreaming of the magical summer I’m going to create — the bucket lists, the smoothie-making, the reading charts, the big outings. But year after year, I’d hit August and wonder… how did I miss it? In this episode, I’m sharing a personal story about the summer I finally realized I was working against my own brain in pursui…
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Episode 5: When You’re Halfway Everywhere, You’re Nowhere at All
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5:09Episode 5: The Snap Isn’t Always About the Kids Ever find yourself yelling “WHAT?!” at your sweet, joyful kid — and then feel like the worst? You're not alone, and you’re not a monster. In this episode, we break down why those snapping moments happen and how they’re often not about the thing — but about the lack of transition. Cassandra shares a re…
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In this episode, we explore how self-doubt can serve as a smart internal system and how it can sneakily sabotage our confidence. I share how living with OCD has shaped my relationship with decision-making and the lightbulb moment a therapist gave me about how we subconsciously curate our own validation. We also unpack a few signs to know when it’s …
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Show Notes for Episode 3: That’s On Her In this episode, Cassandra unpacks a relatable people-pleasing spiral (triggered by… coffee) and walks through how to stop assuming responsibility for other people’s emotions. If you’re a high-achieving, recovering people pleaser who finds yourself obsessing over “nonsense problems,” this one’s for you. What …
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In this episode, Cassandra Pickett explores how capacity isn’t a fixed trait but a muscle you can grow by stretching beyond your comfort zone. She shares personal stories from her transition from therapist to coach, from posting her first reels to launching a course and now recording this podcast. If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how…
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In this episode, Cassandra Pickett dives into four common myths about boundaries that keep high-achieving women stuck—especially when it comes to balancing leadership at work with life at home. You’ll learn why boundaries actually build trust and connection, why discomfort is a natural part of setting new limits, and how to tell if you’ve truly set…
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Get a feel for what The Girl…You Good? is all about. This quick trailer will tell you what to expect, why I started the show, and how it can help you lead with confidence—in both the boardroom and the living room.By Cassandra Pickett
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