Why Being “Nice” All the Time Is Draining You – Let’s Talk

In Episode 9 of The Luke Coutinho Show, we explore the burden of always being "nice." We've been conditioned to please others at the cost of our own peace — but after years of coaching through illness, burnout, and pain, I’ve learned this: Being authentic matters more than being liked.

Here's what we cover:

• Why trying to be nice to everyone disconnects you from who you truly are

• How stress impacts your ability to stay kind — and why that’s completely normal

• The emotional toll of fake smiles, small talk, and forced politeness

• Why people-pleasing is not compassion — it’s self-abandonment

• Why couples who never fight may not be as "perfect" as they seem

• The power of healthy conflict, assertiveness, and drawing boundaries

• And how emotional honesty can actually support healing — even in chronic illnesses

And much more…