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Live and Be GreatAuthor: Latonya McDonald
Live & Be Great is a podcast where Latonya McDonald, MS (Spiritual Psychological Life Coach, Hypnotherapist, Psychic & Astrologer, former Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist) guides parents and children of all ages to heal generational wounds, strengthen emotional connection, and transform family relationships. Tune in 2 weeks for new episodes, and follow us at liveandbegreat.com for show notes, resources, and free tools. Language: en Genres: Health & Fitness, Mental Health Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Fear of Being “Too Much”: Stop Shrinking to Keep the Peace
Episode 77
Friday, 9 January, 2026
Do you feel like you have to shrink yourself to keep the peace? In this episode of Live & Be Great, Latonya McDonald tackles the hard truth about disappearing to avoid conflict, the difference between real peace and mere survival, and why embracing your full self is the only path to freedom.Discover Latonya’s journey from silence to self-acceptance, insights from Chinese astrology, and practical steps for setting boundaries, owning your story, and building genuine relationships. Whether you're tired of being misunderstood, overworked, or undervalued, this episode provides actionable wisdom for transformation.**Chapters:** 00:00:00 – Introduction & New Year Reflections 00:02:52 – Why We Disappear to Keep the Peace 00:03:32 – The Impact of Disappearing on Self-Love 00:05:10 – False Peace vs. Real Peace 00:10:02 – The Burden of Surviving Silently 00:12:11 – Healing the Wounded Voice 00:18:04 – Leaving Spaces That No Longer Fit 00:25:28 – Privacy vs. Disappearance 00:31:06 – Action Steps for Self-Liberation self-acceptance, boundaries, healing journey, personal growth, live and be great, spiritual coaching, emotional wellness, overcoming people-pleasingSubscribe for more insight-packed episodes. Begin your Digital Soul Cleanse at https://liveandbegreat.com/digital-soul-cleanseReady to turn awareness into freedom? Book your Generational Trauma Insight Session and find your personal healing path: https://liveandbegreat.com/generational-trauma-insight-session-store













