Living by Oak Values

When Generosity Turns Into Resentment

November 15, 2026·16 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

If you stopped saying yes to everyone, who are you afraid might walk away?In this episode of the Northman Coaching Podcast, I dig into generosity as a core value and ask what’s really behind the favors we do. When are we giving freely? When are we hoping to earn love, avoid conflict, or make someone feel like they owe us?I share what fatherhood, coaching, and losing my mom taught me about giving people our time and attention while we still have the chance. We’ll talk about how to help without keeping score, how to set a boundary before resentment builds, and why letting someone show up for you takes practice too.If you want to work through these questions for yourself, my Get the Fuck Out of Your Head and Live Your Best Life Journal is available on Amazon. https://a.co/d/03BBtjMc#NorthmanCoaching #Generosity #HealthyBoundaries #PeoplePleasingRecovery #MensPersonalGrowth

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