120: Break Free from Perfectionism, People-Pleasing, and Emotional Outsourcing with Béa Victoria Albina

Kim Hynes

Published on: 18/08/2025

Béa shares how perfectionism, people-pleasing, and codependency are often survival strategies written into our nervous systems by childhood experiences, cultural conditioning, and even systemic forces. She explains the vital role of somatic awareness, why “kitten steps” create safer change than big leaps, and how to begin listening to your body’s needs in the smallest moments—like pausing before your morning coffee.

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74. Mastering Emotions in Midlife: Breaking Free from Emotional Eating, Voicing Needs and Setting Boundaries with John Ford

Kim Hynes

Published on: 30/09/2024

We explore the challenges faced by women, particularly in midlife, in expressing their needs without feeling guilt or shame. We discuss how societal programming often discourages women from asserting themselves and how learning to communicate needs effectively can lead to more fulfilling relationships. John talks about the importance of boundaries, saying no, and being authentic in personal interactions. This can also lead to using food less to cope or soothe.

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