Stuck in self-pity or faking “I’m fine”? Listen to this.

Ever find yourself spiraling in “why me?” energy—or slapping on a fake smile, insisting “I’m fine” when you’re anything but? Yeah. Been there. Both sides of that coin will wear you out. That’s why this episode? It’s a lifeline. Fresh off an emotional and empowering experience speaking at my first ever women’s leadership conference, I’m unpacking a topic that hits deep: the difference between self-pity, self-denial, and self-compassion—and why knowing how to navigate between them is one of the most important skills you’ll ever learn. In this episode, I share: ✨ The sneaky ways self-pity shows up and keeps us stuck ✨ How self-denial masquerades as strength (but quietly breaks us down) ✨ My 3-A’s Framework for building real, usable self-compassion ✨ Why community, storytelling, and getting outside your comfort zone changes everything This episode is your permission slip to stop faking it and start truly supporting yourself—through the messy moments, the heartaches, and the healing. Whether you're grieving, growing, or just trying to keep your head above water... this one’s for you. Need extra support? Grab your free chapter of my book Okay, Now What? on self-compassion: https://www.kategladdin.com/free  Book a free coaching consult with me (yep, totally free): www.kategladdin.com Follow me on IG for daily doses of real talk: @kategladdin

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Okay, Now What? is a podcast by Speaker, Author and Certified Life Coach, Kate Gladdin, to help adults build the resilience we need to live our best lives regardless of the adversity we face. Kate combines her personal experience with powerful coaching tools to help you stop spinning in overwhelm and better navigate your way through all the big, and often unexpected, changes that happen. On this podcast you'll not only find tonnes of inspiration, but eye-opening advice and useful strategies to reduce your anxiety and boost your confidence so you go after what you want most. After losing her sister at just age 20, Kate knows life is too short not to.