EP192 Minisode: Be more full of yourself

In this episode, Colleen reflects on a quote that’s been echoing in her mind for weeks: “Yes, I’m full of myself. Who else am I supposed to be full of?” — a line from none other than Matthew McConaughey. It’s not just cheeky—it’s powerful. Because for so many women, being “full of yourself” has been cast as a flaw, a risk, or something to avoid.

Colleen shares how a recent, painful experience of being removed from a coaching community triggered a cascade of old programming: shrink yourself, smooth it over, assume you were too much. But instead of collapsing into shame or over-apologizing, she used the moment as an invitation to reclaim her voice and re-anchor in her purpose.

This episode is for the woman who’s been playing small to keep others comfortable… the woman who second-guesses herself when she starts to shine… the woman who's done everything "right" and still feels like she’s holding back.

 

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Key Takeaways:

 

1. There’s Nothing Wrong with Being Full of Yourself

• Being full of yourself doesn’t mean you’re selfish. It means you're rooted in your own worth.

• We’ve been taught to downplay our confidence so we don’t ruffle feathers—but what if your fullness is exactly what’s needed?

2. Managing Other People’s Emotions Isn’t Your Job

• It’s not your job to make everyone feel okay. Your job is to stay connected to your integrity and your purpose.

• Worrying about how others perceive you steals energy that could be spent building the life you’re here to live.

3. Check Your Response Before You Shrink

• When you feel triggered or called out, ask: Am I abandoning myself right now to make someone else more comfortable?

• Self-awareness lets you discern between meaningful feedback and misplaced guilt.

4. True Community Is Built on Emotional Responsibility

• Real belonging doesn’t require shrinking. It requires honesty, self-trust, and mutual respect.

• You can be a safe space for others without taking on their emotional work—and you deserve relationships where that goes both ways.

 

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