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April 16, 2025 6 mins

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Episode Title: One Quick Step to Break Free from People-Pleasing

Episode Summary: Do you struggle with saying yes when you really want to say no? You’re not alone! In today’s episode of The Keith Brown Show, we’re tackling the habit of people-pleasing and sharing one simple, practical step to help you break free. This quick mindset shift—The Pause and Check-in—can make a huge difference in how you make decisions that align with your needs, not just others' expectations. Tune in and take your first step toward healthier boundaries today!

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

  • Why people-pleasers often say yes on autopilot
  • How The Pause and Check-in technique can help you make intentional decisions
  • A simple way to buy yourself time before answering requests
  • How small mindset shifts lead to big changes over time

Episode Highlights: [00:00] Intro – Why we’re talking about people-pleasing today [02:15] The one quick step: The Pause and Check-in [05:30] A real-life example of how this works in everyday situations [07:45] How to say no without feeling guilty [10:00] Takeaway & encouragement for recovering people-pleasers

Resources & Links:

  • Subscribe to The Keith Brown Show for more practical life and faith strategies
  • Share this episode with a fellow people-pleaser who needs to hear it!
  • Connect with me on [social media handles or website link]

Join the Conversation: What’s one situation where you could practice The Pause and Check-in this week? Let me know in the comments or send me a message—I’d love to hear from you!

Closing Reminder: Heal your hurts, move your mountains, and may God bless you! See you in the next episode!

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Disclaimers: I am not a licensed therapist nor medical professional and do not diagnose. Also, the views expressed on this podcast are either those of myself or my guests and should be consider as such. The views expressed by the guest may or may not reflect my own. This podcast is for information only.

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