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, my reputation, and my future—being asked to soften what I knew was true.

I pause the story at the exact moment it mattered and ask you the same question I had to answer:

What would you do—when you're sandwiched in hierarchy, you need a paycheck, and the people above you can shape your career?

This isn't about judging yourself.
It's not about being brave for the sake of bravery.

It's about awareness.

Noticing when you self-abandon to keep the peace.
And noticing what it costs you when you do.

If this episode stirred something in you—especially patterns of overfunctioning, staying agreeable, or managing other people's comfort at the expense of your own—this is the exact work I do with clients.

If you're curious whether coaching with me is the right fit, you can learn more at
👉 www.cassandrapickett.com

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 comes after repetition, not perfection
• how to recognize when fear is asking for reassurance

If you've ever reread texts for tone, monitored someone's mood, or told yourself "I just need to know more," this episode will feel painfully familiar and deeply relieving.

Work with Cassandra
If you found yourself thinking "why do I keep doing this?" or "I know better but I still get stuck," Cassandra is currently opening a limited number of Blind Spot Reads.

You can learn more or book yours here:
https://www.cassandrapickett.com/blindspotread

Season 2 Finale
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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 intentionally instead of crashing into it.

You'll hear how a "grizzly bear season" taught her that rest isn't passive—it's participation.
Because you can't just slap a "restored" tag on your chest and power through the holidays. You have to actually lie down in your own cave.

If you've ever entered January feeling like a raccoon after a rave, this one's for you.

Listen in to learn:

• Why rest won't stick if you don't participate in it
  
  

• How to notice your body's seasonal shifts before burnout does
  
  

• Why "permission to hibernate" might be your most productive move yet
  
  

🖤 Rooting for your rest, your soup and bread, and your quiet season.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Girl You Good? Membership — group coaching + private community for ambitious women who want sustainable growth and grounded connection.
  → cassandrapickett.com/girlyougood