Reclaiming Your Boundaries: From People-Pleasing to Self-Trust with Tracy Smith

💬 Got something to share? Text or voice note meWhat if saying “no” to others is the greatest act of saying “yes” to yourself? In this empowering Wisdom Wednesday episode of The Season of Self-Love Podcast, host Nyomi Banks welcomes author and storyteller Tracy Smith to explore the journey from chronic people-pleasing and self-abandonment to deep self-trust, authentic boundaries, and unapologetic self-worth.Tracy shares the honest, relatable story behind her memoir, The Purpose of Getting Lost, and reveals how her solo travels and life transitions helped her rediscover her voice, needs, and value beyond the roles of mother, partner, and employee. Together, Nyomi and Tracy discuss the cost of always saying yes to others, the guilt and fear that keep women stuck in old patterns, and the profound freedom that comes from honoring your own boundaries with compassion.In this episode, you’ll learn:How to recognize the signs of people-pleasing and self-abandonmentThe difference between boundaries set from fear and boundaries set from self-loveWhy boundaries are not walls, but acts of love and self-acceptancePractical daily practices to check in with your truth and give yourself permission to choose youHow to navigate guilt, family expectations, and the pressure to be “everything to everyone”Tips for reinventing yourself, honoring your needs, and finding belonging withinTracy and Nyomi offer actionable advice for anyone ready to take up space, stop apologizing, and reclaim their life—one boundary at a time. Whether you’re a caregiver, a mom, or simply tired of putting yourself last, this conversation gives you the tools and encouragement to say yes to yourself and live unashamed. Mentioned in this episode:The Purpose of Getting Lost by Tracy Smith – Amazon and tracysmithauthor.comTracy’s Substack: Tracy Smith PhD – reflections on self-discovery and choosing yourselfKeywords: boundaries, people-pleasing, self-trust, self-love, women’s empowerment, personal growth, Tracy Smith, Nyomi Banks, Season of Self-Love Podcast, guilt, self-acceptance, solo travel, memoir, life transitions, reclaiming your voice, practical boundaries, emotional wellnessTags:#Boundaries #SelfLove #PeoplePleasing #SelfTrust #PersonalGrowth #WomensEmpowerment #NyomiBanks #TracySmith #Podcast #Authenticity #Healing #LifeTransitions #SeasonOfSelfLove Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-season-of-self-love--6003379/support."Thank you for spending this time with me on The Season of Self Love. Remember, self-love isn't selfish – it's sacred. You are worthy of the love you so freely give to others.If today's episode resonated with you, share it with someone who needs this reminder. And don't forget to rate and review the show – it helps us reach more beautiful souls.Connect with me on Instagram @TheRealNyomiBanks and @TheSeasonofSelfLovePodcastvisit theseasonofselflovecom for resources and our downloadable workbook.Want to be a guest on The Season of Self Love? Send Nyomi Banks a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/171967138753618818df2d7f3Until Monday – keep choosing YOU.This is your girl, the goddess Nyomi Banks. Stay in your season."---## 💬 CONNECT WITH ME**Text or Voice Note:** Use the link below to send me a message or voice note directly through Buzzsprout. I read and listen to everything!**Instagram:** @TheRealNyomiBanks | @TheSeasonofSelfLovePodcast**Website:** theseasonofselflove.com**YouTube:** Subscribe to @TheSeasonofSelfLove for video episodes, behind-the-scenes content, and more!---## 🎯 ELEVATE ME: SELF-DISCOVERY APPReady to go deeper with guided support?**Elevate Me: Self-Discovery** is an AI-powered coaching app with 4 transformation phases, guided meditations, body scans, journaling prompts, and personalized daily practices.👉 **Learn more:**  studio.com/nyomi  Join the mailing list: elevatemenyomi.com---## 📋 SHOW NOTES & RESOURCESAll links, templates, exercises, and resources mentioned in this episode are available in the full show notes above.---## 🙏 CLOSINGBe good to one another and yourselves, and always keep it sexy.Love yourself first so you can love others well.**Have a good one.** 💜---...