Hey there! In today's episode, Chalene is going to talk about something really important - finding your own voice and being more assertive. She will chat about why it's not healthy to always try to make everyone else happy, and she will give you some tips on how to feel more confident and take control of expressing your own needs and wants. Here is what Chalene will share with you:  Importance of finding your voice and becoming more assertive The Fear of confrontation and judgement The need to please and its negative impact Tips for feeling more assertive and in control The impact it has on relationships and intimacy Importance of being assertive without being confrontational Tips for effective communication and assertiveness Practicing assertiveness through writing and reworking messages Benefits of finding your voice and being authentic in relationships   Download the Patreon App and Join The Chalene Show at patreon.com/TheChaleneShow   Check out Chalene’s YouTube Channel   We would love to hear from you! Leave your questions or messages for Chalene RIGHT HERE   Connect with your partner every day using Paired. Get 25% off by Downloading the app at https://www.paired.com/CHALENE    Find your forever pieces at jennikayne.com. And  get 15% off your first order when you use code CHALENE15  at checkout   Thank you to our show sponsors!! Go to GreenChef.com/chalene60 and use code chalene60 to get 60% off plus free shipping   To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to thechaleneshow@gmail.com and mention The Chalene Show   Join our awesome PodSquad on Facebook here!    Sign Up For MY WEEKLY NEWSLETTER     Links You May Want to Check out: Subscribe to Subscribe to Build Your Tribe!!!  Check out Bret’s Course Money Matters 101 at Chalene.com/moneymatters Be sure to check out the Push Journals and Notebooks!! Go to PushJournal.com Join Phase it Up and start creating healthier habits, it isn’t like other diets or programs! PhaseItUp.com Join the InstaClubHub to go deep in learning all the latest tips and strategies to Instagram growth and engagement! InstaClubHub.com Check out all the Discounts and some of Chalene’s favorite things at Chalene.com/Deals Send Chalene a text message at  (619) 500-4819 Leave Chalene a Voicemail review or question RIGHT HERE Join our awesome PodSquad on Facebook here! Go to Chalene.com/MyThing and see what your passion or hidden talents are!!   Connect with me on your fav social platform: Instagram: www.Instagram.com/ChaleneJohnson    Facebook: www.Facebook.com/Chalene    TikTok: @chaleneOfficial Twitter: www.Twitter.com/ChaleneJohnson   Be sure you are subscribed to this podcast to automatically receive your episodes!!!    Get episode show notes here: www.chalenejohnson.com/podcast  Intro and Outtro Music in episode from TELL YOUR STORY music by ikson™    Hey! Send me a tweet & tell me what you think about the show! (Use the Hashtag) #The Chalene Show so I know you’re a homie! XOXO Chalene