EPISODE · Jun 25, 2025 · 14 MIN
Flipping the Script on “Shoulds”: Design a Life That Truly Fits You
from Embrace Your Value | Boundaries, Self Worth & Limiting Beliefs for Women · host Kristen Burrus & Jen Anderson
Welcome back to Embrace Your Value with your hosts Jen, the accountability ally and permission grantor, and Kristin, your neighborhood therapist. Today, we’re tackling one of the sneakiest words that holds way too much power over our lives — “should.”From “I should have it all together” to “I should work harder,” these ingrained ‘shoulds’ rooted in guilt and old conditioning drive us towards burnout, frustration, and self-doubt. Together, Jen and Kristin explore how the ‘shoulds’ we carry often come from societal messages, family, or social media — not our authentic selves.In This Episode You’ll Learn:Why “should” thoughts can lead you astray and how to question where they come fromHow to identify and challenge the limiting beliefs hidden under your ‘shoulds’The power of reclaiming your narrative and aligning your life with your true valuesPractical tips for replacing “should” with choices rooted in what truly energizes and fulfills youWhy letting go of just one ‘should’ can create real space for joy and freedomEncouragement to share your ‘shoulds’ and start a ripple of positive changeIf you’re ready to stop living by everyone else’s expectations and start designing a life aligned with who you really are, this episode is your essential guide.We’d love to hear from you: What’s one “should” you’re letting go of this week? Connect with us on socials or leave a comment below — your story might just inspire someone else.Subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts, share this episode, and leave a review to help others break free from the “should.”Contact us at [email protected] more about Kristen here: Instagram enlighten_servicesWebsite www.kristenburrus.comFacebook enlighten_services Learn more about Jen here: https://www.thankfulheartscoaching.com/@thankfulheartscoaching on [email protected] on [email protected]
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Welcome back to Embrace Your Value with your hosts Jen, the accountability ally and permission grantor, and Kristin, your neighborhood therapist. Today, we’re tackling one of the sneakiest words that holds way too much power over our lives — “should.”From “I should have it all together” to “I should work harder,” these ingrained ‘shoulds’ rooted in guilt and old conditioning drive us towards burnout, frustration, and self-doubt. Together, Jen and Kristin explore how the ‘shoulds’ we carry often come from societal messages, family, or social media — not our authentic selves.In This Episode You’ll Learn:Why “should” thoughts can lead you astray and how to question where they come fromHow to identify and challenge the limiting beliefs hidden under your ‘shoulds’The power of reclaiming your narrative and aligning your life with your true valuesPractical tips for replacing “should” with choices rooted in what truly energizes and fulfills youWhy letting go of just one ‘should’ can create real space for joy and freedomEncouragement to share your ‘shoulds’ and start a ripple of positive changeIf you’re ready to stop living by everyone else’s expectations and start designing a life aligned with who you really are, this episode is your essential guide.We’d love to hear from you: What’s one “should” you’re letting go of this week? Connect with us on socials or leave a comment below — your story might just inspire someone else.Subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts, share this episode, and leave a review to help others break free from the “should.”Contact us at [email protected] more about Kristen here: Instagram enlighten_servicesWebsite www.kristenburrus.comFacebook enlighten_services Learn more about Jen here: https://www.thankfulheartscoaching.com/@thankfulheartscoaching on [email protected] on [email protected]
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