I sit down with Heidi Blackie, former healthcare professional, trauma-informed coach, and founder of UnshakableMe, to talk about the hidden cost of people-pleasing and the self-sabotage “grenades” we carry without even realizing it.

In this episode, we explore:

• Why people-pleasing is not kindness—and how to tell the difference
• What “self-sabotage grenades” are and how to spot them in your life
• How trauma and nervous system dysregulation fuel burnout cycles
• The difference between setting a boundary and building a wall
• What Micro-Boldness is—and how small truth-telling moments change everything

Heidi’s 3 Tools to Start Reclaiming Your Power:

1. Label your patterns without judgment – Awareness interrupts autopilot
2. One daily act of self-compassion – Small shifts rewrite big stories
3. Practice Micro-Boldness – Speak, rest, or ask for what you need

Connect with Heidi Blackie on her website | https://www.unshakableme.com

Connect with Alessandra Charlesworth | https://linktr.ee/empower.create.encourage

At Authentic Transformation, we help individuals and organizations overcome emotional, mental, and operational barriers using a powerful blend of inner child healing, neuroscience, quantum physics, and spirituality.

We support:

• Individuals by identifying and reprogramming trauma-rooted patterns that block confidence, clarity, and self-leadership.
• Organizations by removing operational obstacles, aligning systems with purpose, and optimizing teams for sustainable growth and lasting impact.

If you're a growth-minded leader ready to remove what's holding you back—personally or organizationally—we'd love to support you.

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