If you’re ready to break free from burnout, people-pleasing, and the silent erosion of self-worth, this empowering episode delivers a bold new mantra for living authentically after 50. In this milestone solo episode, host and cancer survivor Kathy Washburn takes on the trending self-help advice “let them” and explains why it can be toxic for those who struggle with conflict avoidance, emotional suppression, and putting others first.

Discover Kathy’s transformative alternative, “let it be me,” a compassionate approach to reclaiming your needs, honoring your desires, and building true inner resilience. She shares her own deeply personal journey of self-abandonment and healing, unpacks the science behind suppressed emotions and disease, and guides you through practical steps for setting micro-boundaries, expressing your true feelings, and creating safety for growth.

Whether you’ve wrestled with resentment, struggle to put your needs first, or you’re seeking a fresh path to self-investment, this episode is packed with actionable strategies, validating research, and heartfelt encouragement. Tune in for a candid, uplifting conversation that will inspire you to live from the inside out and become the best version of yourself.

Topics Discussed in this Episode:

• The dangers of toxic passivity
• Overcoming people pleasing behaviors
• Chronic self abandonment and health
• Building authentic self expression
• Micro boundaries for personal growth

View extended shownotes here

Connect with Kathy Washburn:

Sign up for Kathy’s Sense of Peace Substack

https://senseofpeace.substack.com/

To learn more about Kathy and her coaching services, head over to: https://kathywashburn.net/

To schedule a free consultation with Kathy visit: https://kathywashburn.net/contact

Follow Kathy on Instagram: @kathywashburndotnet

Sign Up for Kathy’s On Demand Anchored Hope Course: https://kathy-washburn.teachable.com/p/anchored-hope