028- Stop Being Nice to People Who Aren’t Nice to You
Podcast: Beyond Words with Najwa ZebianPublished On: Tue Jan 20 2026
Description: Send us Fan MailYou’ve been taught that being nice is the safest way to survive conflict—especially with people who are cruel, dishonest, or inconsiderate. But niceness can become a way of abandoning yourself.In this episode, I’m talking about why you keep meeting mistreatment with more kindness, more patience, more understanding—while forgetting the most important person in your life: you.We’ll unpack:Why “being nice” can be a trauma response (fawning)The difference between niceness and kindnessWhy self-respect starts with accepting what just happenedHow boundaries aren’t punishment—they’re protectionWhy you don’t have to endure someone’s hell to “earn” their heavenWords That Found Me: Brené Brown — “Clear is kind. Unclear is unkind.” Words From Me to You: Welcome Home — “Give Yourself Validation”If someone’s approval requires your self-abandonment, let them keep it.
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