Scared to Say No? The Real Cost of People Pleasing

f you say yes when you mean no, this episode is for you. In this episode of the Words of Encouragement Podcast, Frankie Lubin breaks down why people pleasing has nothing to do with having a big heart — and everything to do with fear. Fear of being alone. Fear of being replaced. Fear of losing people who may not even really have you.Frankie gets real about his own struggle — resetting the clock on promises he made to himself, going back to old habits just to fit in, and what it finally took to break free. This one hits different because it's not just preached — it's lived.In this episode:Why people pleasing is rooted in fear, not kindnessHow the need for approval destroys your boundariesWhy transition seasons feel so lonely — and why that's okayHow to stop seeking validation from people and start standing on God's wordScriptures referenced: Galatians 1:10 — Proverbs 4:23 — John 8:32If you're tired of showing up for everybody else while saying no to yourself, this episode will give you the push you need.🎙️ Subscribe to the Words of Encouragement Podcast for weekly episodes on faith, identity, and becoming the man God called you to be.