This episode is tender, honest, and probably exactly what you need before the holidays. We talk about that familiar, uncomfortable moment when someone expects something from you — your time, your help, your emotional labor — and they didn’t even ask. No conversation. No request. Just silent expectations floating in the air.I share the childhood story behind my own “you didn’t even ask for it” wound, how these patterns resurface during family visits, and why Christmas can reactivate the versions of ourselves we’ve already outgrown. Through a feminist lens and the clarity of ontological coaching, we explore why so many women are raised to anticipate others’ needs before their own… and how to break that cycle.You’ll learnWhy returning home can reawaken old identitiesThe difference between an expectation and a real requestThe five conditions of a valid request in ontological coachingHow to use your body as a boundary detectorSimple but powerful practices to protect your energy this seasonWhat it means to show up as the woman you’ve become — not the girl they rememberIf you’re tired of over-giving, over-explaining, or being assigned roles you never agreed to, this episode will bring you clarity, grounding, and a whole lot of permission to choose yourself.You can book a coaching session with me in English or Spanish here:⁠⁠⁠www.thespanishontheroad.com/coachingforexpats⁠⁠⁠🔔 Subscribe for more episodes about expat life & emotional confidence.

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