Hey Reader, Do you ever leave a conversation and think, “Did I talk too much?” That's what oversharing feels like. Here’s a rule I live by—and want you to think about too: If you wouldn’t share your personal closet with them, don’t share your personal thoughts with them. Oversharing is like loaning someone your favorite sweatshirt. They won’t love it like you do. They won’t guard it like you would. So how do we protect what matters, while still being real? Try these tips to check yourself:...

Hey Reader, You’re in a meeting and someone is dominating the conversation. You want to shrink back. Because that feels easier than addressing directly. Sound familiar? If so, this is for you. Here’s exactly how to speak up for yourself when someone is dominating the conversation. #1. Speak up the first chance you get. Don’t wait for the perfect sentence. Don’t ask yourself if your idea is smart enough or eloquent enough. That's checkers. This is chess. Dominant people are pushing you just to...

This newsletter is sponsored by Our Place. Hey Reader, You smile when you want to scream. You agree just to avoid the fallout. You play “nice” and end up resenting everyone—including yourself. Sound familiar? Here’s the thing: Being nice won’t save you. It’ll bury you. Nice is about keeping up appearances. Kind is about staying rooted. One keeps the peace. The other builds real connection. In this week’s podcast, I’m breaking down the difference—and showing you how to stop people-pleasing...