The Ex-Good Girl Podcast1 Okt 2025

Episode 132 - How Over-Apologizing Hurts You and How to Stop

Because every one of us has been raised with the good girl rules—to be nice, agreeable, and never rock the boat—almost every woman I work with has the habit of over-apologizing. You’re capable, you’re accomplished, and you work hard, yet “sorry” slips out at the beginning of every sentence. In this episode, we explore how over-apologizing hurts you and how to practice a different way of showing up. Here’s what I cover:

How over-apologizing lowers your authority in other people's eyes and trains your own brain to see yourself as less valuable
Why it’s important to consider what you’re trying to accomplish with your apology
Why pausing before you speak is the foundation for breaking your over-apologizing habit
The power you’ll reclaim when you replace “I’m sorry” with “thank you”
Why increasing your capacity for discomfort is key to stopping over-apologizing
A practical homework assignment to complete your own apology audit

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