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EPISODE · Apr 14, 2026 · 18 MIN

The One Word That’s Sabotaging Your Relationships & Self-Talk

from Empowered with Immigrant Parents

Ep 21:  The Word That's Holding You Back (and why) Free Resources:Stop Spiraling in Guilt Cheatsheet For Setting Boundaries: https://heyallisonly.myflodesk.com/cheatsheet 3 Easy Ways to Tackle Your Negative Self Talk: https://heyallisonly.myflodesk.com/start Get my Free Quickstart Guide to Help You Help Your Loved Ones: https://heyallisonly.myflodesk.com/resource Get my weekly emails for actionable tips, tools, relatable stories for Adults with Immigrant Parents: https://heyallisonly.com/email_________What if the way you are using this word is quietly shaping how you feel in your relationships?This is something that’s been coming up a lot lately and can have a much bigger impact than you might think. This may be especially true for adults with immigrant parents, where communication, guilt, and this feeling of being responsible for others’ and for so much for is already feeling so complicated. We don’t always realize what we are needing and wanting in the moment. But paying attention to this word can be so helpful to tapping into that more and also getting our needs met more.Even if it’s happening after the fact.Because when you begin to notice these things, and make these small shifts, you may also start to shift how you feel, how you show up, and what feels possible in your relationships.Episode Timeline:00:00 The Word to Be Mindful Of02:27 Why This Word Matters03:49 This is Vague 05:49 Being More Direct 08:47 What if You Don’t Know10:35 Choices13:49 How Guilt Plays a Role15:15 Some Phrases to Use InsteadShow notes and more at: https://heyallisonly.com/podcast/21Follow and subscribe for more: ▶️ YouTube: @heyallisonly📸 Instagram: @heyallisonly🎵 TikTok: @heyallisonly

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