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Reclaiming Anger: How to Heal, Set Boundaries, and Find Your True Power

by Iris Savonije, Myrthe Glasbergen | Apr 25, 2025 | Anger, Boundaries, Emotion Regulation, Fear of Speaking up, Feminism, Learned Helplessness, Patriarchy, People pleasing, Shame, 💎 Iris Savonije, 💎 Myrthe Glasbergen

Reading time: 7 minutes In this blog, we’re going to explore why reclaiming anger is so important, why suppressing it keeps you stuck, how it leaks out in sneaky ways when ignored, and how learning to work with it can change everything: from your sense of self to your...

This is How To Heal Your Relationship With Mature Anger and Reclaim Your Worth

by Iris Savonije | Feb 8, 2025 | Anger, Breaking free, Emotion Regulation, Fear of Speaking up, Patriarchy, People pleasing, 💎 Iris Savonije

Reading time: 5 minutes When I work with clients or talk to women about anger, one of the most common responses I get is: “I don’t really feel that angry.” Many even wonder if they have any anger inside them at all. But as we begin to explore their stories, a...

Overcome the Fear of Speaking Up: Reclaim Your Power

by Myrthe Glasbergen | Oct 7, 2024 | Boundaries, Fear of Speaking up, People pleasing, 💎 Myrthe Glasbergen

Reading time: 8 minutes In today’s world, many of us struggle with the fear of speaking up. Whether it’s saying no, setting boundaries, or sharing our truth. This fear can hold you back from healing, growing, and creating the life you dream of. Learning how to...

Healing the Father Wound: 6 Steps Towards Self-acceptance & Growth

by Myrthe Glasbergen | Sep 19, 2024 | Co-dependency, Complex Trauma, Emotional Neglect, Fear Of Abandonment, Fear of Rejection, Inner child healing, Insecurity, Intergenerational trauma, Patriarchy, People pleasing, Perfectionism, Powerlessness, Relational trauma, The Father Wound, 💎 Myrthe Glasbergen

In this blog, we’re diving into the father wound—a deep, often overlooked issue that can shape your life in significant ways. We’ll explore what the father wound is, how it comes about, and the signs that might indicate you’ve experienced it....

How To Overcome Your Fear Of Conflict

by Myrthe Glasbergen | Sep 14, 2024 | Boundaries, Fear of Speaking up, People pleasing, Relational trauma, 🌿 Anxiety, 💎 Myrthe Glasbergen

In this blog, we will explore the fear of conflict, especially the kind that arises when you’re about to express a need, set a boundary, or share your opinion, point of view, or dream. It’s that fear you feel when someone gets angry with you, disagrees, or says...

Breaking Free From People Pleasing

by Myrthe Glasbergen | Aug 30, 2024 | Authenticity, Boundaries, Fear Of Abandonment, Fear of Rejection, Fear of Speaking up, Guilt, People pleasing, Perfectionism, Relational trauma, Shadow Work, 🌿 Anxiety, 💎 Myrthe Glasbergen

People pleasing is a common behavior that many of us struggle with, often without even realizing it. This tendency to prioritize others’ needs and feelings over our own can be deeply ingrained, stemming from childhood trauma, emotional neglect and societal...