Why ‘Good Girls’ Stay Stuck: Breaking the Cycle of People-Pleasing and Self-Betrayal

Many women are taught from a young age to be caretakers—to be kind, helpful, and keep the peace, even at the cost of their own well-being.In this inspiring episode, Cynthia James is joined by Margarita Kogan, licensed therapist and founder of Honor and Heal, to discuss how women can release the “good girl” conditioning, heal emotional wounds, and rediscover their authentic selves.You’ll discover how honoring your past can open the path to healing, how reconnecting with the body supports emotional transformation, and why remembering your true self is the foundation for lasting empowerment.Tap into the power of awareness, self-compassion, and truth. Tune into the full episode of Why ‘Good Girls’ Stay Stuck: Breaking the Cycle of People-Pleasing and Self-Betrayal.Enjoy the podcast? Subscribe and leave a 5-star review.Margarita Kogan is a licensed therapist and creator of Honor and Heal, an online healing community for women. Her work focuses on helping women heal emotional trauma, navigate toxic relationships, and reconnect with their authentic selves through self-awareness and embodiment practices.Connect with Margarita:Website: https://margaritakogan.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/backtoself.healingCynthia James is a transformational speaker, emotional integration coach,and host of the Women Awakening podcast. With a background as a formeractress and Star Search champion, she brings creativity and depth to herwork. Cynthia holds master’s degrees in consciousness studies and spiritualpsychology, and she’s the author of multiple bestselling books, including IChoose Me. Through her global retreats, coaching, and speaking, she helpswomen step into their power, live authentically, and lead with purpose.Connect with Cynthia James:Website: https://www.cynthiajames.net/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cynthia-james-enterprises/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/WhatWillSetYouFreeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cynthiajames777/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cynthiajamestransforms