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Playing Small: Identity, Self-Worth & Midlife Freedom with Therapist Niro Feliciano
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- The Alli Worthington Show
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- Jun 29, 2026
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Summary
Join the Uplift Community App TODAY! If you’ve ever talked yourself out of something you really wanted, told yourself it wasn’t the right time, or felt guilty for even wanting it, this episode is going to feel like a long exhale. Therapist Niro Feliciano is back for Part 2, and we go deep into what it actually costs women when they stop investing in themselves, why women over 40 are sitting on the best years of their lives, and the simple mental shift that makes it possible to finally say yes to yourself without the guilt spiral. We also talk about social media, self‑promotion, and the real reason most women won’t put themselves out there. Hint: it’s not what you think. Niro brings clinical insight. I bring the Disney World story and a strong opinion about cringe. What You'll Learn in This Episode: What it costs a family long-term when the mother is the only one who doesn't invest in herself Why trying new things is directly connected to cognitive health, brain development, and joy How humility and confidence can coexist (the C.S. Lewis definition that will change how you think about showing up) The real fear behind social media self-promotion and how to do a cost-benefit analysis on it Why "climbing Cringe Mountain" might be the most important thing you do for your calling this year What perimenopause actually does for your ability to stop people-pleasing Why your 40s and 50s are not the beginning of the end Timestamps: (00:52) - What it costs a family when mom is the only one not being invested in (01:11) - The modeling problem: what your kids are learning by watching you (02:00) - Maintaining your identity beyond being a mother and partner (02:41) - Why trying new things matters more than we think (04:04) - The brain science behind learning new things (and Niro's ha…