Why We People Please: Therapist Taash Balakas on Self-Worth & Saying No

This week, Kate and Tansy are joined by psychologist and
no-bullshit mental health voice Taash Balakas for a raw and
relatable conversation about the inner chaos we all carry. From
imposter syndrome to over-functioning during Christmas,
self-advocacy to family blow-ups, Tash helps us unpack the stuff
we usually keep buried in the group chat.Nothing is off the
table: ruminating thoughts, social anxiety, being the “good
girl,” carrying the mental load, chronic pain, boundaries with
boomers, fatphobia, decentering men, and why radical
self-acceptance isn’t a destination - it’s a practice.You’ll
learn:How imposter syndrome hijacks your success - and how to
reframe itWhy women are so sh*t at saying no (and how to get
better at it)How to handle boundary backlash (especially from
family) without losing your mindTaash doesn’t gatekeep. She
explains therapy concepts in a way that actually makes sense,
offering real-world strategies, gentle honesty, and hard truths
(with a sense of humour). If you’ve ever felt like a fraud, like
you’re too much or not enough, or just plain exhausted from
keeping it all together—this episode is for you.Also includes:How
social media warps our self-worthThe performance of being a “fun”
personFatphobia, patriarchal conditioning, and why so many women
lose themselves in service of othersThe world may not be built
for women’s mental health! But this episode might be a small
start.#BluntAndTheBeautiful #MentalHealthAwareness
#ImposterSyndrome #Boundaries #PeoplePleasing #TherapyTalk
#PsychologyPodcast #SelfWorth #WomenSupportingWomen
#RadicalAcceptance #Fatphobia #SocialAnxiety #BurnoutRecovery
#DecenteringMen #KateAndTansy #TherapyIsCool