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Girl... You Good?® | Boundaries, Burnout & Personal Growth
by Cassandra Pickett: Podcast for women
Girl... You Good? is for ambitious women who want to stop overfunctioning, start setting boundaries, and regulate their nervous system — so they can build a life that actually feels good.I'm Cassandra Pickett, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Clini-Coach. I bring you short, punchy solo episodes about the stuff underneath the stuff: boundaries without the guilt, burnout, self-abandonment, people pleasing, nervous system stuff, and all the sneaky ways capable women build lives that technically work but don't feel very good to live in.This isn't about becoming more productive or fixing yourself. Think therapy insight meets coaching strategy, with a little sass and zero fluff.Because you can be grateful for your life and still want it to feel better.Girl… you good?
Episodes
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Episode 38: Just a Freaking Guy
You know the advice "picture the audience naked"? I finally get what it's actually about, and it's not the naked part. It's the human part. This week: the elite mentor I put on a marble pedestal, the hundred small aggressively-normal moments that cracked it, and the click that changed everything…
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Episode 37: That's On Me
That's On Her got a sequel: That's On Me. Why I stay silent through agonizing massages, the "pain as a receipt" pattern, and learning to live into ease. Links: Ask Me on the Pod CTA: Got something you're chewing on? Submit your question at the link above. I read every single one, no promises they...
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Episode 36: So this is 40
I thought 40 might feel a little more settled. Instead, it has felt like a shaken-up snow globe. This week I'm sharing a little more of me. Grief, marriage, motherhood, changing bodies, changing relationships, and what it feels like to realize you're still becoming. Turns out 40 isn't finished at...
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Episode 35: Who are you when nobody is watching?
Want to start a podcast? 🎙️ If starting a podcast has been sitting in the back of your brain, come start it with me. I'm hosting a 4-week Start Your Podcast Mini-Pod for a small group of women ready to go from "I've been thinking about it…" to actually getting their podcast out into the world....
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Episode 34: You're Not Confused. You Don't Like the Answer.
Sometimes you're not confused. You know what's happening. You know what the relationship is showing you. You know what the decision is asking of you. You just really wish the answer were different. In this episode, we're talking about clarity, relationships, boundaries, and what happens when you...
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Episode 33: You Aren't Hated, You're Dysregulated, Babe
Show Notes Ever convinced yourself someone is mad at you based on a short text, weird tone, or tiny shift in energy? Sometimes something is actually off. Sometimes your nervous system is activated and your brain is filling in the blanks. In this episode, we're talking about the difference between...
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Episode 32: Where are all the pleased people?
If there are so many people pleasers... where are all the pleased people? In this episode, we're unpacking one of the biggest myths behind people pleasing: the belief that if we work hard enough, explain enough, adjust enough, and accommodate enough, everyone around us will be happy. Spoiler…
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Episode 31: My Mom Died
In this episode, I'm sharing honestly about grief, loss, community, and what it feels like when your world changes overnight. We talk about: • Watching my mom die and the complicated reality of traumatic grief • Why grief deserves to be witnessed • The difference between "let me know if you need...
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Episode 30: Jump Scare
Ever feel like something is off… but you can't quite see what it is? That's a blind spot. In this episode, I walk you through a real blind spot read (shared with permission) so you can hear exactly how I think, what I look for, and how I help clients get unstuck fast. We're talking about: Why you...
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Episode 29: When You've Outgrown Therapy (And What To Do Next)
I get this question all the time. "Am I right for coaching or should I be in therapy?" In this episode, I'm breaking it down clearly and honestly. I share why I built my coaching business after working as a therapist with ambitious women who had met their treatment goals… but still wanted growth,...
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Episode 28: Business Puberty Gets Real with Roxanne Engstrom
First guest episode and we're diving straight into it. I'm joined by Roxanne Engstrom of Hawa Images to talk about what it really looks like to be yourself while your business is still evolving. This is the messy middle. The "this doesn't fit anymore but I'm not fully sure what does" phase. We…
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Episode 27: Petty or Peaceful?
A question every zesty queen asks eventually: Am I petty or peaceful? In this episode, Cassandra explores how "keeping the peace" often turns into quiet resentment, why honesty without regulation can turn petty fast, and how reactions are data, not flaws. The work isn't judging the reaction. It's...
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Episode 26: Comparison Done Wrong
Comparison isn't the problem. How you use it is. In this episode, Cassandra breaks down why telling yourself to "stop comparing" rarely works and how comparison can actually be used as a tool for growth. Drawing from a recent Girl You Good live coaching call, she explores how choosing the wrong...
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Episode 25: I Was My Son's First Bully
In this episode, Cassandra shares a vulnerable story about a parenting moment she wishes she could undo and the unexpected way she disarmed the shame that followed. If you've ever replayed a moment on loop and convinced yourself you caused permanent damage, this conversation offers a different...
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Episode 24: Fickle Optimism- I Felt Fine Until I Didn't
There's a kind of optimism we don't talk about enough. The kind where you feel clear, capable, and mentally ready for anything — and then suddenly, you're not. In this episode, I talk about fickle optimism. That fast internal crash from "I've got this" to "what if this never ends?" Whether it…
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Episode 23: What Would You Do?
There was a moment where I had a choice. I could keep things smooth. Stay likable. Trust authority over my own knowing. Or I could tell the truth and feel myself again. In this episode, I share a story from early in my career when I found myself sitting across from people with power over my job…
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Episode 22: The Time I Logged Into His Facebook
What if the thing you're most embarrassed about actually taught you something important? Inside this episode, we talk about: • why insecurity often looks reasonable in the moment • how control feeds anxiety instead of calming it • the difference between access and intimacy • why growth usually...
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Episode 21: Permission To Hibernate
Season 2 Finale | When the air turns crisp and the light disappears before dinner, something shifts. You crave soup, quiet, and candles—but your brain's shouting, "Keep going!" This week, Cassandra unpacks why our bodies ask for hibernation long before our calendars do, and how to rest...
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Episode 20: Grown Women Receiving Like Little Girls
Turning 40 brought a kind of healing I didn't expect. My closest friends threw me a birthday party that felt more like a soul reset than a celebration. In the middle of the laughter, tears, and gifts, I had this vivid moment of feeling little — not small, but safe. I saw my cousin's teary eyes,...
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Episode 19: That's Growth, Not Guilt
🎙️ Episode Title: That's Growth, Not Guilt You don't actually feel guilty—you feel uncomfortable. In this episode, Cassandra breaks down one of the most common emotional mix-ups: guilt versus discomfort. We use "guilty" as a catch-all for every twinge of anxiety, people-pleasing, or fear of...
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Episode 18: The Time I Lost A Friend
The Time I Lost a Friend Sometimes "helping" isn't actually helping. In this episode, I share the story of a friendship I lost when I stepped into a conflict that wasn't mine to solve. From chasing silence and losing sleep, to realizing I was spiraling in my people-pleasing era, this is the…
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Episode 17: What Would They Be Screaming at You?
If your life was a movie, what would the audience be screaming at you right now? In this episode, I'll teach you how to use the "movie lens" trick to spot blind spots, catch old patterns, and push into your growth edge. You'll learn how to move beyond self-reflection and actually hold the edge—so...
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Episode 16: Your Group Chat Says More About You Than You Think
What if your group chat habits are actually a mirror of how you show up in life? In this episode, I share a story about a friend overwhelmed by constant chat notifications—and how that opened the door to a bigger truth about boundaries, over-functioning, and connection. Plus, I'll give you a…
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Episode 15: Take the Compliment, Girl
Can't take a compliment without making it weird? Same, girl—until I learned better. In this episode, I share a story from the football field that reminded me how powerful it is to just say thank you—no qualifiers, no self-deprecation—and hold it. You'll walk away with a two-week challenge to...
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Episode 14: Women Zone In, Not Out
Do you ever find yourself zoning in instead of zoning out? In this episode, Cassandra breaks down the difference and why ambitious women rarely get the mental break of zoning out. Instead, we hyper-focus on stress, guilt, and stories we tell ourselves—leading straight to exhaustion. You'll learn:...
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Episode 13: That's All I Got
Season 2 is here! We're kicking it off with a real-life lesson I had to check myself on: over-functioning when I didn't need to. In this episode, I share the story of a colleague reaching out, the sneaky pressure I felt to deliver more than what was asked, and the moment I realized: That's all I...
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Bonus: Whose Crisis Is It Really
📌 Episode 9 Show Notes: Whose Crisis Is This, Really? In this episode, Cassandra explores what happens when high-achieving women confuse empathy with over-responsibility. If you're always the first to jump into fix-it mode, especially for other people's emotional chaos, this one's for you.…
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Episode 12: Wrap- up Girl...You Good? Season 1
Season 1 finale! Join Cassandra in a reflective exercise to identify a place, space, or person you want to uplift before Season 2 begins — and yes, that includes you. Plus, get excited for a bonus episode dropping next week! Thanks for being part of this journey — Can't wait to see what Season 2...
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Episode 11: You're Not Cold—You're Burned Out (and It's Costing Your Connection)
🎧 SHOW NOTES (EPISODE 11) You're Not Cold—You're Burned Out (and It's Costing Your Connection) It's not that you don't care. It's not that you're distant on purpose. It's burnout—and it's making it harder to connect with the people you love most. In this episode, we're talking about: How…
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Episode 10: When You're Helpful and Furious
Do you ever feel like you're doing everything for everyone — and lowkey raging about it? 😅 In this episode, we're talking resentment, silent scorekeeping, and how even the most helpful people hit their limit. Cassandra shares a yoga moment that hilariously reveals just how wired she is to fix…
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Episode 9: It's Not That Deep.... Until It is
Episode 10: "It's Not That Deep… Except When It Is" We're talking about emotional minimizing — why we downplay our feelings, how it shows up in everyday life, and what it costs us in the long run. Cassandra shares her own pattern of staying calm in crisis but spinning out over small things, how…
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Episode 8: Ride The Wave
Episode 8 – Ride the Wave: How to Actually Have the Hard Conversation In this episode, Cassandra walks you through the psychology of avoiding difficult conversations and gives you a practical way to approach them differently. Learn why discomfort isn't a red light—it's just a cue. And when you…
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Episode 7: You Are Not Your Anxiety
📌 Episode 7 Show Notes: You Are Not Your Anxiety In this episode, Cassandra breaks down the concept of over-identification—how it sabotages self-trust and ramps up anxiety—and offers real-world strategies for practicing self-compassion instead. You'll hear: What "over-identification" really…
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Episode 6: Summer Expectations — How to Create Magic Your Way
Every spring, I find myself dreaming of the magical summer I'm going to create — the bucket lists, the smoothie-making, the reading charts, the big outings. But year after year, I'd hit August and wonder… how did I miss it? In this episode, I'm sharing a personal story about the summer I finally...
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Episode 5: When You're Halfway Everywhere, You're Nowhere at All
Episode 5: The Snap Isn't Always About the Kids Ever find yourself yelling "WHAT?!" at your sweet, joyful kid — and then feel like the worst? You're not alone, and you're not a monster. In this episode, we break down why those snapping moments happen and how they're often not about the thing —…
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Episode 4: Doubt or Data?
In this episode, we explore how self-doubt can serve as a smart internal system and how it can sneakily sabotage our confidence. I share how living with OCD has shaped my relationship with decision-making and the lightbulb moment a therapist gave me about how we subconsciously curate our own...
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Episode 3: That's On Her
Show Notes for Episode 3: That's On Her In this episode, Cassandra unpacks a relatable people-pleasing spiral (triggered by… coffee) and walks through how to stop assuming responsibility for other people's emotions. If you're a high-achieving, recovering people pleaser who finds yourself…
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Episode 2: Capacity Isn't Fixed—It's Grown
In this episode, Cassandra Pickett explores how capacity isn't a fixed trait but a muscle you can grow by stretching beyond your comfort zone. She shares personal stories from her transition from therapist to coach, from posting her first reels to launching a course and now recording this…
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Episode 1: Boundary Myths
In this episode, Cassandra Pickett dives into four common myths about boundaries that keep high-achieving women stuck—especially when it comes to balancing leadership at work with life at home. You'll learn why boundaries actually build trust and connection, why discomfort is a natural part of...
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Trailer: Welcome to The Girl...You Good?
Get a feel for what The Girl…You Good? is all about. This quick trailer will tell you what to expect, why I started the show, and how it can help you lead with confidence—in both the boardroom and the living room.
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Girl... You Good? is for ambitious women who want to stop overfunctioning, start setting boundaries, and regulate their nervous system — so they can build a life that actually feels good.I'm Cassandra Pickett, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Clini-Coach. I bring you short, punchy solo episodes about the stuff underneath the stuff: boundaries without the guilt, burnout, self-abandonment, people pleasing, nervous system stuff, and all the sneaky ways capable women build lives that technically work but don't feel very good to live in.This isn't about becoming more productive or fixing yourself. Think therapy insight meets coaching strategy, with a little sass and zero fluff.Because you can be grateful for your life and still want it to feel better.Girl… you good?
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