From foster care and narcissistic abuse to stage-four cancer survivor and trauma-informed life coach, Trish Osborne shows how unlearning perfectionism and people-pleasing becomes real healing.

What if the "good girl" rules are making you sick and small. In this raw, compassionate conversation, Trish Osborne shares her path through foster care, sexual abuse, two narcissistic marriages, and stage-four ovarian cancer, and how she rebuilt self-trust, boundaries, and a life of purpose. We talk nervous system healing, spiritual support, and the truth about generational patterns so you can stop carrying what is not yours.

Key Takeaways

• Perfectionism is a survival strategy, not a personality trait, and it is teachable to release.

• People-pleasing is boundary failure. Your body will keep the score until you change the pattern.

• Healing is daily. Treat it as a gift. Choose one doable practice and repeat.

• Jealousy signals unmet needs. Address the need and the charge dissolves.

• Spiritual support can coexist with grief. You can honor the past and choose a new future.

• Stopping generational trauma begins with honest repair and clear boundaries.

Memorable Quotes

• "Healing is a gift, not a chore." — Trish

• "I was taught to keep everyone else comfortable and it nearly cost me my life." — Kathy

• "Perfection kept me safe as a child. It kept me stuck as an adult." — Trish

• "At any point you can declare your sovereignty and live your own life." — Kathy

• "My people will find me because I am willing to be authentic." — Trish

Guest
Trish Osborne is a trauma-informed life coach who helps women release perfectionism and people-pleasing, rebuild boundaries, and end generational patterns. First session is free to check energetic fit.
Find Trish on Facebook: Your Healing Journey with Trish Osborne.

Resources Mentioned

• Kathy's books: Unlearn the Crap and Level UP: Your Soul Is Calling and How I Unlearned My Crap (Amazon and bookstores).

• Kathy's site: https://kathybaldwin.me