Good Girl No More: Break Free from People-Pleasing and Perfectionism with Ludovica Colella
05/14/25 • 42 min
Are you constantly saying “yes” when you want to say “no”? Do you feel like you're never quite “enough” no matter how hard you try? If so, you're not alone—and this episode is for you.
In this episode, we’re diving deep into the hidden pressures of people-pleasing and perfectionism, the silent habits that keep so many people stuck, burnt out, and disconnected from who they truly are.
You'll hear:
- Where these patterns come from
- How to start saying no without guilt
- Why being kind isn’t the same as pleasing people
- The emotional and physical cost of always trying to “get it right”
This episode is your permission slip to stop performing and start living. It’s time to let go of who you think you should be—and finally embrace who you really are.
Episode Resources:
Ludovica Website
Ludovica Instagram
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ABOUT:
Joyan Chan is an award-winning coach, international speaker, and podcaster. The core of her work centers on helping leaders and entrepreneurs develop unshakable confidence to build a Rockstar personal brand, gain worldwide exposure, and earn recognition for their expertise through podcasting.
Joyan's years of experience as a young lecturer, team leader, and business owner have given her a keen sense of what it takes to become a confident, visible, and impactful leader in today's world.
Her personal journey, which involved transforming depression into empowerment and building her brand from the ground up in just two years, inspired her to create a proven roadmap called "Rookie to Rockstar." It’s the same roadmap she has followed and now uses to guide her clients to launch, market and monetize their podcasts, positioning them as industry ICONs.
Joyan has been featured in numerous magazines, publications, shows and has spoken at many industry events. In March 2022, Joyan was awarded Outstanding Leadership Award on stage in Dubai, UAE. In the same year, she was also named a successful person by Britishpedia.
Meet me at joyanchan.com
Are you constantly saying “yes” when you want to say “no”? Do you feel like you're never quite “enough” no matter how hard you try? If so, you're not alone—and this episode is for you.
In this episode, we’re diving deep into the hidden pressures of people-pleasing and perfectionism, the silent habits that keep so many people stuck, burnt out, and disconnected from who they truly are.
You'll hear:
- Where these patterns come from
- How to start saying no without guilt
- Why being kind isn’t the same as pleasing people
- The emotional and physical cost of always trying to “get it right”
This episode is your permission slip to stop performing and start living. It’s time to let go of who you think you should be—and finally embrace who you really are.
Episode Resources:
Ludovica Website
Ludovica Instagram
🎙️ Want to start your own podcast?
Packed with all the tools, strategies, and secrets you need to launch and grow your podcast with confidence, download your ultimate podcast launch success playbook here:
https://masterclass.joyanchan.co/playbook
ABOUT:
Joyan Chan is an award-winning coach, international speaker, and podcaster. The core of her work centers on helping leaders and entrepreneurs develop unshakable confidence to build a Rockstar personal brand, gain worldwide exposure, and earn recognition for their expertise through podcasting.
Joyan's years of experience as a young lecturer, team leader, and business owner have given her a keen sense of what it takes to become a confident, visible, and impactful leader in today's world.
Her personal journey, which involved transforming depression into empowerment and building her brand from the ground up in just two years, inspired her to create a proven roadmap called "Rookie to Rockstar." It’s the same roadmap she has followed and now uses to guide her clients to launch, market and monetize their podcasts, positioning them as industry ICONs.
Joyan has been featured in numerous magazines, publications, shows and has spoken at many industry events. In March 2022, Joyan was awarded Outstanding Leadership Award on stage in Dubai, UAE. In the same year, she was also named a successful person by Britishpedia.
Meet me at joyanchan.com
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Thich Website
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🎙️ Want to start your own podcast?
Packed with all the tools, strategies, and secrets you need to launch and grow your podcast with confidence, download your ultimate podcast launch success playbook here:
https://masterclass.joyanchan.co/playbook
ABOUT:
Joyan Chan is an award-winning coach, international speaker, and podcaster. The core of her work centers on helping leaders and entrepreneurs develop unshakable confidence to build a Rockstar personal brand, gain worldwide exposure, and earn recognition for their expertise through podcasting.
Joyan's years of experience as a young lecturer, team leader, and business owner have given her a keen sense of what it takes to become a confident, visible, and impactful leader in today's world.
Her personal journey, which involved transforming depression into empowerment and building her brand from the ground up in just two years, inspired her to create a proven roadmap called "Rookie to Rockstar." It’s the same roadmap she has followed and now uses to guide her clients to launch, market and monetize their podcasts, positioning them as industry ICONs.
Joyan has been featured in numerous magazines, publications, shows and has spoken at many industry events. In March 2022, Joyan was awarded Outstanding Leadership Award on stage in Dubai, UAE. In the same year, she was also named a successful person by Britishpedia.
Meet me at joyanchan.com
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Dr.Leah Website
Dr.Leah Instagram
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🎙️ Want to start your own podcast?
Packed with all the tools, strategies, and secrets you need to launch and grow your podcast with confidence, download your ultimate podcast launch success playbook here:
https://masterclass.joyanchan.co/playbook
ABOUT:
Joyan Chan is an award-winning coach, international speaker, and podcaster. The core of her work centers on helping leaders and entrepreneurs develop unshakable confidence to build a Rockstar personal brand, gain worldwide exposure, and earn recognition for their expertise through podcasting.
Joyan's years of experience as a young lecturer, team leader, and business owner have given her a keen sense of what it takes to become a confident, visible, and impactful leader in today's world.
Her personal journey, which involved transforming depression into empowerment and building her brand from the ground up in just two years, inspired her to create a proven roadmap called "Rookie to Rockstar." It’s the same roadmap she has followed and now uses to guide her clients to launch, market and monetize their podcasts, positioning them as industry ICONs.
Joyan has been featured in numerous magazines, publications, shows and has spoken at many industry events. In March 2022, Joyan was awarded Outstanding Leadership Award on stage in Dubai, UAE. In the same year, she was also named a successful person by Britishpedia.
Meet me at joyanchan.com
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