You are not here to be everyone's favorite people-pleasing version of yourself. You’re here to be real, radiant, and unapologetically you.
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So why do we still feel so much fear when we dare to color outside the lines? Why does saying “no” feel like betrayal? Why does choosing joy over duty feel like we’re disappointing someone?
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The truth? You probably are disappointing someone. But guess what?
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They’ll survive. And you? You’ll finally start living.
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\n“If you obey all the rules, you miss all the fun.” – Katharine Hepburn
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✨ 3 Glow-Up Goals This Week:
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💄 Try a new ritual or beauty routine – Not for the trend. Not for the ‘gram. Just for you.
\n
📌 Clear 10 outdated pins from your Pinterest “Dream Life” board. You’ve evolved. Your dreams should too.
\n
🙅♀️ Declare a no-comparison day. Seriously. Not one scroll. Not one “why not me?” Give yourself a damn break.
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Ask a Grown-Ass Woman
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📭 Your safe space to ask the questions you’re afraid to Google.
\n
Thank you A.J. from USA for your question this week!
\n
“How do I deal with the fear of disappointing others when I follow my own path?” You remind yourself: Disappointing others is not the same as betraying yourself. Read that again. Tattoo it on your heart. Set it as your lock screen. You were not born to be a human sacrifice for other people’s comfort.
\n
🛶 Real Talk: How I Ditched the House for the Boat If you missed it, here’s how I stopped chasing the perfect house with the picket fence and decided to go full-on freedom mode on a boat instead. It wasn’t easy—but it was worth it. And yes, the sea breeze does help with the hot flashes.
\n
🖨️ Freebie of the Week: Self-Care & Weight Loss Planner Are you ready to reclaim your radiance, take control of your health, and prioritize YOU? My Weight Loss & Self-Care Planner and Guide is your perfect companion to make wellness simple, effective, and empowering. Support your body and nervous system with small steps that feel doable and loving. Because you don’t have to punish your body to feel good in it.
\n
And because I love you and want to support you in having your ultimate \"glow-up\" summer season (and the rest of your next chapter), get it FREE (usually $17.37!) with code HEALTHYSUMMER25 at checkout.
\n
But HURRY because at the stroke of midnight on Friday, May 16, this coupon turns back into a pumpkin!
\n
\n
\nGrab your Weight Loss & Self-Care Planner for FREE until May 16!
\n
🚨 Ready to Rewrite Your Whole Damn Life? If you’ve been quietly whispering, “I can’t keep living like this,” then babe—this is your sign. 🛠️ Build Your Escape Plan is open for early enrollment. This self-paced, deeply supportive course walks you through exactly how to break free—emotionally, financially, practically—and start designing a life that actually feels like yours.
\n
Whether you’re escaping a toxic relationship, a dead-end job, or just the old version of yourself, this course gives you the tools, checklists, and firepower to do it safely and powerfully.
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👉 Get the early bird price before June 1. (you can even split your paymet into 2 monthly payments!) The moment you say yes to yourself? That’s when everything changes.
📩 Want to contribute or collab? Hit reply to this email or email us at: freeandhealing@gmail.com We're always looking for powerful stories, soulful offerings, and badass collaborators.
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You Don’t Owe Anyone the Version of You They Expected
Published about 1 month ago • 3 min read
Hey Rebel Soul,
Let’s have a little grown-ass woman truth talk: You are not here to be everyone's favorite people-pleasing version of yourself. You’re here to be real, radiant, and unapologetically you.
So why do we still feel so much fear when we dare to color outside the lines? Why does saying “no” feel like betrayal? Why does choosing joy over duty feel like we’re disappointing someone?
The truth? You probably are disappointing someone. But guess what?
They’ll survive. And you? You’ll finally start living.
“If you obey all the rules, you miss all the fun.” – Katharine Hepburn
✨ 3 Glow-Up Goals This Week:
💄 Try a new ritual or beauty routine – Not for the trend. Not for the ‘gram. Just for you.
📌 Clear 10 outdated pins from your Pinterest “Dream Life” board. You’ve evolved. Your dreams should too.
🙅♀️ Declare a no-comparison day. Seriously. Not one scroll. Not one “why not me?” Give yourself a damn break.
Ask a Grown-Ass Woman
📭 Your safe space to ask the questions you’re afraid to Google.
Thank you A.J. from USA for your question this week!
“How do I deal with the fear of disappointing others when I follow my own path?” You remind yourself: Disappointing others is not the same as betraying yourself. Read that again. Tattoo it on your heart. Set it as your lock screen. You were not born to be a human sacrifice for other people’s comfort.
🛶 Real Talk: How I Ditched the House for the Boat If you missed it, here’s how I stopped chasing the perfect house with the picket fence and decided to go full-on freedom mode on a boat instead. It wasn’t easy—but it was worth it. And yes, the sea breeze does help with the hot flashes.
🖨️ Freebie of the Week: Self-Care & Weight Loss Planner Are you ready to reclaim your radiance, take control of your health, and prioritize YOU? My Weight Loss & Self-Care Planner and Guide is your perfect companion to make wellness simple, effective, and empowering. Support your body and nervous system with small steps that feel doable and loving. Because you don’t have to punish your body to feel good in it.
And because I love you and want to support you in having your ultimate "glow-up" summer season (and the rest of your next chapter), get it FREE (usually $17.37!) with code HEALTHYSUMMER25 at checkout.
But HURRY because at the stroke of midnight on Friday, May 16, this coupon turns back into a pumpkin!
Grab your Weight Loss & Self-Care Planner for FREE until May 16!
🚨 Ready to Rewrite Your Whole Damn Life? If you’ve been quietly whispering, “I can’t keep living like this,” then babe—this is your sign. 🛠️ Build Your Escape Plan is open for early enrollment. This self-paced, deeply supportive course walks you through exactly how to break free—emotionally, financially, practically—and start designing a life that actually feels like yours.
Whether you’re escaping a toxic relationship, a dead-end job, or just the old version of yourself, this course gives you the tools, checklists, and firepower to do it safely and powerfully.
👉 Get the early bird price before June 1. (you can even split your paymet into 2 monthly payments!) The moment you say yes to yourself? That’s when everything changes.
📩 Want to contribute or collab? Hit reply to this email or email us at: freeandhealing@gmail.com We're always looking for powerful stories, soulful offerings, and badass collaborators.