When Your Biggest Haters are Your Own Family

Warning: This episode discusses emotional manipulation and narcissistic abuse patterns. Listen with self-care and seek professional support if needed.

🎧 Mga Ka-Kuda, ready na ba kayo for some real talk?

“Ano ginagawa mo bakit nasa bahay ka lang?”

“Paano ka kikita diyan, piso-piso, barya-barya?”

“Akala nila pa live-live lang ako sa Facebook.”

“Tingnan mo yung pinsan mo, nasa abroad na.”

Sound familiar? Yan ang ilang maririnig mo sa kamag-anak mo o minsan sa sarili mong magulang, na hindi sang-ayon sa tinahak mong career path bilang freelancer o entrepreneur. Mas masakit marinig ito sa mga ka-dugo, di ba? Parang mas madali pa tanggapin ang rejection letter sa client kesa sa mga side comments ng family sa reunion.

It is hard to accept, lalo na when the negative remarks and comparisons continuously play at the back of your mind like a broken Spotify playlist na puro sad songs. Pero siguro isipin na lang na concern lang sila… or are they?

Sa episode na ito, sina Sheryl LD and Sariah talk about the painful reality na minsan, ang biggest critics natin ay hindi stranger sa internet – kundi yung mga taong dapat sana ay support system natin. They tackle the uncomfortable truth about family dynamics, cultural expectations, and how to protect your peace without burning bridges (unless necessary).

Real talk lang pero dapat pag-usapan

You cannot please everybody, and newsflash – you don’t even have to explain yourself to them. Your bank account and mental health matter more than their outdated opinions about “tunay na trabaho.”

Sheryl LD and Sariah drop truth bombs about:

-Breaking free from people-pleasing coping mechanisms-Setting boundaries na hindi ka magmu-mukhang “walang respeto”-Why seeking validation from unsupportive family is like asking a fish to climb a tree-The difference between genuine concern and control disguised as “love”

Ano ba ang ganap for this week’s kudaan?

01:38 | Episode Kickoff: Real Talk About Family Drama

05:02 | The Negativity Mindset That Keeps You Small

12:58 | Setting Boundaries Without the Guilt Trip

16:36 | The “Never Enough” Syndrome

23:46 | Paano Iha-handle Ang Impressions Without Losing Your Mind

31:20 | Closing Thoughts & Homework for Healing

Key takeaways na pwede mong i-screenshotReady to reclaim your power?

✨ Stop treating family criticism like gospel truth

✨ Your success threatens their comfort zone – and that’s their problem, not yours

✨ Boundaries aren’t betrayal; they’re emotional self-defense

✨ Hindi ka “mayabang” just because you finally claimed your worth

This is not just another podcast episode – it’s a permission slip to choose yourself kahit magsabi pa sila na “iba ka na” or “mayabang ka na.”

Marami kang matututunan, promise! From shadow work insights to practical scripts for family gatherings, this episode is packed with tools para sa mental health mo and business growth mo.

Ready to reclaim your power?

Press play and join thousands of Filipina entrepreneurs who are breaking cycles, setting boundaries, and building empires – with or without family approval.

Enjoy the episode, and remember: protecting your peace isn’t disrespectful. It’s revolutionary.

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