Behind The Fold
Behind every success story is a woman balancing the beautiful chaos of motherhood and a career – and “Behind the Fold” is here to share the raw, unfiltered truth of what that really looks like. Hosted by Rachelle Saevil, this podcast is for ambitious women who are navigating the highs and lows of being career-driven mothers. It’s not about perfection; it’s about embracing the mess, letting go of unrealistic expectations, and finding a sustainable path to success — without sacrificing your sanity.
Embrace the raw, candid conversations with women who are redefining what it means to "have it all” - not by following a cookie-cutter formula, but by making it work in their own way. Whether you're a career-driven mom, an aspiring entrepreneur, or someone navigating the challenges of family life, this podcast offers real stories, practical advice, and a supportive community for women who are in the trenches and thriving, imperfections and all.
Join in each episode for inspiration, advice, and a community of women who understand the struggle and the beauty of balancing it all. Whether you’re trying to climb the corporate ladder, launch a business, or simply balance the demands of both motherhood and professional life, “Behind the Fold” is your go-to space to reflect, learn, and grow.
Behind The Fold
What Saying Yes is Costing You
This week, I’m pulling back the curtain on a conversation that hit me right between the eyes: a tough-love truth about my people-pleasing patterns from my best friend. We’re talking about the kind of people-pleasing that sneaks into our days without us even noticing, especially in motherhood and business, and how it quietly erodes our peace, our connection, and our sense of self. This isn’t a polished, tied-up-with-a-bow kind of episode. This is me, in the thick of things, processing where I’ve been abandoning my own needs, why it’s so hard to stop, and what it might look like to finally choose myself without guilt. I hope what I’m processing here reflects something in your own story and gives you permission to change it.
Here’s what I’m getting into:
- 02:52 - The moment my best friend called out my people-pleasing and made me realise that saying “yes” from guilt isn’t kindness, it’s the quickest way to drain your peace.
- 06:02 - The deeper roots of people-pleasing as an emotional survival mechanism from early life.
- 07:41 - The quiet cost of keeping everyone happy: burnout, resentment, and eroded boundaries at home and in business.
- 08:25 - How brain chemistry wires us to equate approval with safety.
- 11:25 - How to break the cycle by holding onto your own truth, even if it means disappointing someone else.
- 14:54 - Small, intentional shifts you can make to release guilt and reclaim your freedom
I’m inviting you to take a hard look at where you’ve been over-giving and try out a “no” that protects you energy. This is such a universal conversation, and I’d love to hear how it’s showing up for you, so come share your thoughts with me over on Instagram @rachellesaevil. When we stop performing for love and start standing in our truth, we create space for deeper connection, with ourselves first, and then with everyone around us. I’ll see you next time!
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