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EPISODE · Jun 25, 2026 · 35 MIN

Beyond Nice: How to Break Free from the Niceness Trap

from The Soul Horizon · host Ashley Melillo

In this episode, we explore the power of breaking free from the trap of niceness. In addition, we investigate the difference between being nice and being kind, why being "nice" is so problematic, and how to liberate ourselves from the "nice person" persona. ResourcesHow to Break Free from Your Own Niceness Rules (google document)BooksNot Nice* by Dr. Aziz GazipuraThe Artist's Way* by Julia CameronArticlesThe Dangers of Being Nice: There's a downside to always being the good guy by Psychology TodayNice vs. Kind: 7 Key Differences by A Conscious RethinkNice vs. Kind: The Difference is Significant by HuffpostWhy You Should Learn to Differentiate Between Nice and Kind by Forbes6 Unexpected Downsides of Being Too Nice by Our Mental HealthBecome a member of The Soul Horizon community (or give a one-time donation) to support the podcast. Thank you for your generous support—it breathes life into The Soul Horizon. 💕🪽✨Work with me—schedule a free 30-minute breakthrough consultation today.Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for entertainment and informational purposes only and does not substitute individual psychological advice.No AI—all content and episodes created and written by Ashley Melillo.*This is an affiliate link. Purchasing through affiliate links supports The Soul Horizon at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support!

In this episode, we explore the power of breaking free from the trap of niceness. In addition, we investigate the difference between being nice and being kind, why being "nice" is so problematic, and how to liberate ourselves from the "nice person" persona. Resources How to Break Free from Your Own Niceness Rules (google document) Books Not Nice* by Dr. Aziz Gazipura The Artist's Way* by Julia Cameron Articles The Dangers of Being Nice: There's a downside to always being the good guy by...

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