27-Are You an Overgiver? How to Heal and Rest

POURING OUT EMPTY- Have you ever wondered if you might actually be over-giving? It’s sneaky because it looks like love on the outside – but underneath, it can be running on fear, guilt, or a need to prove your worth. In this episode, I’m unpacking how to tell the difference between healthy generosity and unhealthy over-giving, why it matters for your story, and how to make a shift toward giving from a full heart. If you’ve been feeling drained, unseen, or quietly resentful after giving so much, this conversation will help you see what’s really driving it and how to move toward freedom.

Key Takeaways:

1. Over-giving is often rooted in the belief that your worth depends on what you do for others.
2. Healthy giving flows from fullness and love – not fear or the need to be needed.
3. Small pauses, truthful questions, and allowing yourself to receive can help you break the over-giving cycle.

Listener Challenge:

Grab this free download: How to Heal from Overgiving

This week, before you say yes to something, pause and ask: “Am I giving from fullness or fear?” Write down your answer and see if there’s a pattern. Then, intentionally receive something – a compliment, help, or encouragement – without trying to earn it.

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