How to Stop People-Pleasing and Start Prioritizing Yourself w/ Kisha Woods

In this episode

In this powerful conversation on Real Chat with Kat, we explore what it truly means to step out of a “season of default” and into a “season of discipline.” This episode dives deep into the patterns of people-pleasing, burnout, and self-neglect that so many women unconsciously live in—and what it actually takes to break free from them. We talk about the uncomfortable but necessary process of growth, including releasing old identities, setting boundaries, and learning to choose yourself without guilt. You’ll also hear how your values are not fixed, and why regularly re-evaluating them is essential for living a life that feels aligned, intentional, and fulfilling.

 

Meet my guest

Kisha Woods is a transformational mindset coach, author, speaker, and powerhouse entrepreneur dedicated to helping individuals break generational cycles and step into purpose-driven lives. As the Founder and CEO of Upgraded MindsetZ and owner of UPM Business Suites, Kisha creates spaces and tools that support deep personal and professional transformation. In this episode, Kisha shares her raw and honest journey through burnout, job loss, financial hardship, and emotional breakdown in 2020—and how that pivotal season became the catalyst for rebuilding her life from the inside out. Through self-reflection, journaling, and radical mindset reconditioning, she stepped into a new identity rooted in alignment, discipline, and authenticity. Her story is a powerful reminder that even the most painful seasons can become the beginning of your breakthrough.

 

Quote/Piece of Advice: Be your unapologetic self. Do whatever it takes to get to that point. Understand it's not an overnight switch, but it is a journey that is so necessary.

 

Connect with Kisha:

Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, Website

 

To connect with your host Kat:

@TheLotusEffect or @KatPolsinelli

My Website: www.the-lotus-effect.com

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