Podcasts about people pleasers

As a big sister, Girl Scout, personal assistant, sitcom sidekick, and, finally, mother of three, Amy believed it was her destiny to be a people pleaser. She learned to put others first and to look like she had everything under control, even when she very much did not.Along the way, she started to wonder why doing it all had been her job. When she tried to hand over some of her to-dos, no one was interested in taking them. And when she asked for help in return, she got advice: have a sense of humor, quit nagging, and stop trying to be perfect.Happy to Help: Adventures of a People Pleaser explores how you can be the one everyone else depends on and still be struggling—how you can be “happy to help,” even when, for your own sake, you shouldn't. Guest: Amy Wilson is the author of the memoir When Did I Get Like This? and the co-host of the award-winning podcast What the Fresh Hell. She is also an actor who has appeared on Broadway, in sitcoms and in films. Happy to Help is her award-winning second book. Host: Dr. Christina Gessler is an academic writing coach and editor. She is the producer and show host of the Academic Life podcast. Playlist for listeners: What's On Her Mind Recipes for very busy lives... Attention: How To Gain Productivity Breaking free from overworking and underliving The Burnout Workbook What Do You Want Out Of Life? My What-if Year Tell Me What You Want Managing Your Mental Health During Your Ph.D. The Good- Enough Life PhDing While Parenting Mindfulness Welcome to Academic Life, the podcast for your academic journey—and beyond! You help support the show by downloading and sharing episodes. Join us again to learn from more experts inside and outside the academy, and around the world. Missed any of the 300+ Academic Life episodes? Find them here. And thank you for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/academic-life

Andy Burnham tells the Times that the job of being prime minister is to be popular, rather than making a "fetish" of toughness. But does that mean avoiding difficult decisions?Hugo unpacks the politics of the day with Robert Crampton and Alice Thomson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What happens when caring about someone becomes fixing them, worrying about them, rescuing them—or feeling responsible for how their life turns out?In this episode of Masks Off: Inner Freedom for People Pleasers and Perfectionists, I explore enmeshment and the subtle ways we can lose ourselves by becoming overly focused on the people we love.I share how this pattern has shown up in my own relationships with my children through fixing, worrying, rescuing, and trying to prevent difficult outcomes.We'll talk about:What enmeshment actually looks likeWhy fixing, worrying, and rescuing can feel like loveHow the Inner Controller fuels over-involvementThe difference between support and rescueWhy being needed can become part of our identityHow to separate what belongs to us from what belongs to someone elseHow to remain connected without abandoning yourselfHealing enmeshment does not mean becoming detached or loving someone less.It means learning:I can care about you without carrying you.I can support you without controlling you.I can remain connected to you without disconnecting from myself.Because becoming free to be your true self also means allowing the people you love to be free to live their own lives.

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Do you want to know how to break free from people-pleasing, procrastination and perfectionism? To do that there's one thing you need to understand about these 3 patterns... one thing all of them have in common.By getting this one thing these patterns will stop defining you and you will be able to see a real shift in your life.It is common to develop survival patterns when growing up with a narcissistic mother, actually it is nearly impossible not to. Learning that these patterns do not define you but can be shifted is a truly essential piece for your healing journey and recovering from maternal narcissistic abuse. Take the FREE assessment NOW to know which is your main coping pattern

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This lively and enlightening conversation features Cassandra Pickett, a certified CliniCoach, licensed therapist, and host of the "Girl, You Good?" podcast. Cassandra joins us to discuss the complexities of identity that hinder ambitious women.Cassandra shares her own transformative journey and the challenges of living authentically in a world that often demands people-pleasing and perfection. Together, we explore why so many high-achieving women struggle with self-alignment, how to redefine self-compassion, and why reclaiming an identity like “bitch” can be a revolutionary act of empowerment. Are you ready for candid truths, actionable insights, and a celebration of coming home to yourself?

This week I discuss sickle cell disease, Love Island UK finale controversy, corporate life and much more. #LOUDITPodcast is hosted by Nnedinso. Tune in every Monday for some funny stories and girl talk to cheer up your Monday blues. From life experiences to wild stories and current media, no topic is off limits. Let's LOUD IT and talk some rubbish! TikTok: @Louditpodcast and YouTube: Loud It Podcast

ScriptureSo now, my beloved, obey as you have always done, not only when I am with you, but even more so when I can't be. Continue to work out your salvation, with great fear and trembling, 13 because God is energizing you so that you will desire and do what always pleases Him. Philippians 2:12-13 (Voice)The GistThis week we discuss what happens when we assume what pleases God without actually reading Scripture or engaging in deeper thought. You will be surprised at what we discover:We forget God doesn't model unconditional access. We confuse not seeking revenge with not protecting ourselves. (Luke 4:29-30, John 8:59)We confuse peacekeeping with peacemaking. (Matthew 5:9)We forget the commandment to love doesn't cancel the command to discern. (Matthew 10:16)We forget forgiveness and reconciliation aren't the same thing. (Romans 12:18)We forget boundaries can be an act of love, not a failure of it. (Proverbs 22:24-25)Digging DeeperWhere are you trying harder instead of trusting? What boundary are you avoiding in the name of love?What does pleasing God actually look like for you this week?

How many times have you said, “Whatever you want is fine,” when it was not actually fine?Losing yourself in a relationship rarely happens through one dramatic act of self-betrayal. It happens through small moments when you silence an opinion, minimize a feeling, ignore a need, or become responsible for someone else's happiness.You may believe you are being flexible, loving, or easygoing. But over time, these seemingly harmless choices can leave you feeling invisible, resentful, and unsure of who you are outside the relationship.In this episode of Masks Off: Inner Freedom for People Pleasers and Perfectionists, Kim explores:The subtle signs of self-abandonmentWhy people pleasers become highly attuned to other people's reactionsThe difference between compromise and disappearingHow childhood relationship patterns follow us into adulthoodWhy the Inner Controller believes it must manage connectionHow to begin hearing your own truth againOne small practice for staying connected to yourselfYou do not need to stop caring about other people. You are learning that loving someone does not require leaving yourself behind.

Have you been saying yes to everyone else while quietly saying no to yourself? In this episode, I break down the psychology behind people pleasing, explain why it's actually a survival response your nervous system learned in childhood, and reveal how the little-known "fawn" response keeps you trapped. I'll walk you through a simple three-step process to stop abandoning yourself, set healthier boundaries, and become kind by choice instead of by fear. Ready to break the patterns holding you back?    Join the free live workshop: https://breaktheceiling2026.com   The Mindset Mentor™ podcast is designed for anyone desiring motivation, direction, and focus in life.     Past guests of The Mindset Mentor include Tony Robbins, Matthew McConaughey, Jay Shetty, Andrew Huberman, Lewis Howes, Gregg Braden, Rich Roll, and Dr. Steven Gundry.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Nach 15 Jahren in der Tech Branche verließ Sarah-Lisa Besemer eine Welt aus Leistung, Druck und ständigem Funktionieren. Was im Außen erfolgreich aussah, fühlte sich innen irgendwann leer an.In dieser Folge spricht sie über frühe Verantwortung, People Pleasing, toxische Beziehungen, Mutterschaft, Grenzen und ihren Weg zur Hypnose. Es geht um unbewusste Muster, alte Prägungen, emotionale Klarheit und die Frage, warum Gefühle oft genau dort hinzeigen, wo Veränderung beginnen darf.Ein Gespräch über den Mut, Masken fallen zu lassen und wieder zu spüren, wer man wirklich ist.

In dieser Folge zu Gast: Lea Rahimi – Coachin und eine Frau, die ihren eigenen Weg aus Überanpassung und People Pleasing gegangen ist. Bereits vor vier Jahren war Lea bei „Inspirierend anders“ zu Gast (Siehe Folge 129). Damals ging es um das brave Angepasstsein, den Wunsch, von allen gemocht zu werden, und den hohen Preis, den man dafür bezahlt. Jetzt sprechen wir darüber, was sich seitdem verändert hat – und warum der Weg raus aus dem People Pleasing nicht einfach nur bedeutet, öfter Nein zu sagen. Links: Lea findest du hier: https://www.instagram.com/this.is.lea.mashal Ihren Audiokurs HIGHER PERSPECTIVE - wie Du Deine Begabung erkennst und daraus Mehrwert kreierst: https://myablefy.com/s/lea-rahimi/higher-perspective Supporte den Podcast auf Steady: https://steady.page/de/inspirierend-anders/about Zur Homepage: https://inspirierendanders.com Dein Weg zum eigenen Podcast: https://bakuba.eu Lea erzählt offen, wie es sich anfühlt, wenn man die Stimmung anderer Menschen stärker wahrnimmt als die eigene, warum Harmonie ohne Konfliktbereitschaft oft unehrlich wird und weshalb viele People Pleaser sich selbst verlieren, ohne es lange zu merken. Dabei geht es nicht nur um Beziehungen, sondern auch um Freundschaften, Business, Selbstständigkeit und die Frage: Wer bin ich eigentlich, wenn ich nicht mehr versuche, für alle angenehm zu sein? Besonders spannend wird es, als Lea darüber spricht, warum man nach der Überanpassung manchmal erst ins andere Extrem rutscht – in Härte, Abgrenzung und ein ständiges inneres „Nein“. Doch genau dort beginnt die nächste Entwicklung: Grenzen setzen, ohne kalt zu werden. Weich bleiben, ohne sich wieder zu verlieren. In dieser Folge erfährst du: Wieso der Wunsch, von allen gemocht zu werden, einen hohen Preis hat Wie du erkennst, ob du dich in Beziehungen oder Freundschaften verlierst Warum Harmonie nur echt ist, wenn Konflikte erlaubt sind Was Überanpassung mit Kontrolle und Kopfmenschen zu tun hat Wie Selbstwert entsteht, wenn du beginnst, dich ernst zu nehmen Warum Lebendigkeit erst beginnt, wenn du dich nicht mehr ständig anpasst Schlüsselbegriffe: Grenzen setzen, Selbstwert, Selbstliebe, Beziehungen, toxische Dynamiken, Persönlichkeitsentwicklung, innere Arbeit, Selbstständigkeit, Lebendigkeit #PeoplePleasing #GrenzenSetzen #Selbstwert #Selbstliebe #Persönlichkeitsentwicklung #Beziehungen #Überanpassung #Lebendigkeit #InnereArbeit #InspirierendAnders

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Send us Fan MailC4 Leaders – the ONLY nonprofit to utilize the pizza making process to create space for our companions to be seen, heard, and loved.   We work with businesses, sports teams, hospitals, churches…anyone looking to RISE TOGETHER.  We also write children's books and use the most amazing handmade, hand-tossed, sourdough pizza to bring out the best in each other.   Please check out c4leaders.org to support our important work. Season 6 Episode #25 Ludovica Colella is coming from Naples, Italy (inform, inspire, & transform)You can find Ludovica via her website lu-cole.com.   Change, Grow, Become!Ludovica is a CBT-trained psychotherapist and confidence coach specializing in people-pleasing, fawning, and self-abandonment. She works with high-functioning women who are exhausted from over-giving and living for everyone else's approval — and helps them build boundaries that actually hold. Featured in Forbes, Newsweek, Business Insider, and VeryWellMind, Ludovica brings both clinical expertise and lived experience to every conversation. She's the founder of LuCole LTD and has worked with clients globally. Her core question: why do intelligent, self-aware people keep repeating the same patterns even when they know exactly what they should do?  That question and many more will be answered on today's podcast.  Ludovica, thanks for sharing your gifts and talents with people all over the world, thanks for taking your pain and turning it into your purpose and thanks for being our guest on Life's Essential Ingredients…welcome to the show.TOTD – “Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, vision cleared, ambition inspired, and success achieved.”― Helen KellerBuild a habit - to create intention - to live your purpose!In this episode:Have to talk pizza first…What was life like growing up?Groomed to Care as a child…Being Empathic but with boundaries…Understanding Patterns, Where they came from, what they are protecting you from, and how to start doing things different in moments that matter…Looking at the beliefs underneath the behavior…the ones that feel so true you never questioned them (my needs are too much, I'm only lovable when I am useful, if I disagree they'll leave…People Pleasers – good at what you do but running on empty, say yes but then are resentful and guilty about being resentful, hard to say NO, know what to do but doing is difficult, put in the work but something still isn't shifting your behaviorEmotional HypervigilanceOverthinking Text Messages in RelationshipsFawning Trauma Response – what is it – giving excessive insincere praise….Rewriting Your Story…The power of healthy anger..Why People Pleasers Attracting Emotionally Unavailable PartnersConditioning and how can we rewrite that story…Intuition and Belief…Self Awareness…Learning to say NO and set up BoundariesCongrats on your journal you wrote…THE FEEL GOOD JOURNAL…Healing…

What would change if you no longer had to perform for love, approval, or belonging?In this episode of Masks Off: Inner Freedom for People Pleasers and Perfectionists, Kim explores what it really means to be real and unfiltered. Authenticity is not about saying everything we think or sharing every vulnerable part of ourselves with everyone. It is about allowing our outer lives to reflect what is true inside us.Kim examines the masks we wear to avoid judgment and rejection, including the agreeable mask, the perfection mask, the strong mask, the caretaker mask, and the easygoing mask. Although these masks once helped us feel safe and accepted, they can eventually leave us disconnected from ourselves and lonely within our relationships.This episode also introduces the August theme: why we lose ourselves in relationships and how the fear of rejection causes us to silence our needs, override our feelings, and shape-shift into the person we believe others want.The path back begins with the third step of Kim's five-step POWER Pathway: Willingness to Feel and Heal. We do not become authentic by eliminating the fear of rejection. We become authentic by learning that we can feel rejection without rejecting ourselves.KEY TAKEAWAYSWhy authenticity often feels emotionally dangerousHow fear of judgment causes us to perform and self-editThe difference between healthy discernment and hiding behind a maskWhy being accepted as a false version of ourselves can still feel lonelyHow we gradually lose ourselves in relationshipsWhy willingness to feel difficult emotions is essential to freedomHow to practice small acts of authenticity without forcing confrontationWhy freedom is not universal approval but unwavering self-connection

Sara Lichstein, LMFT, is a trauma therapist based in California who integrates Somatic Experiencing, EMDR, and IFS. She works with people-pleasers, those healing from emotionally immature caregivers, and individuals navigating breakups and additional relational traumas. Her approach is rooted in helping clients reconnect with their bodies and build self-trust. Her background includes equine-assisted therapy, work in treatment and school settings, and serving as adjunct faculty at Pepperdine University teaching clinical graduate students.About SaraServicesContactSara on IGBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.---Thank you for listening!If you want to support the show, I've got three options and every bit helps.$5.00 PayPalhttps://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/NPKS32G8KVSN2$10.00 PayPalhttps://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/495AMDFXQFC3L$15.00 PayPalhttps://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/M7V5RREUKVD8JThank you to our Sponsors: Jane App - use code GUY1MO at https://janesoftware.partnerlinks.io/ngvcwcxqt2jx-4afv8i (https://jane.app/book_a_demo)Rebound - https://hellorebound.com/ttBeducated - Complete the quiz for one month free https://beduc.at/pd2629-traumatherapist

We're going LIVE to chat about the roads we accidentally find ourselves driving down... Anxiety Avenue Avoidance Drive Negativity Lane People Pleaser Parkway Overthinking Overpass Comparison Court ...and maybe a few unexpected detours. The good news? You don't need to stay on the same road. Sometimes all it takes is one small turn, one different thought, one new choice, or one deep breath to head in a completely different direction. We'll talk about how your energy, your thoughts, and your habits create the road you're traveling—and simple ways to change lanes when life feels heavy. No guilt. No shame. Just awareness, laughter, and some practical tools to help you find your way back to peace. Grab your JENergy drink (or your emotional support snack ), hop in, and let's see where your GPS has been taking you!

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What happens when you have done everything you can—and you still cannot get the outcome you want?In this episode of Masks Off: Inner Freedom for People Pleasers and Perfectionists, Kim Gross explores what happens when the Inner Controller can no longer fix, manage, or force life into the shape we believe we need in order to feel safe.Kim shares openly about struggling with body image, changes in her weight, ongoing health concerns, emotional eating, and the powerlessness she feels when her adult children make choices that are outside of her control.When the outcome we want feels threatened, the Inner Controller often works even harder. We may obsess, research, monitor, advise, pressure, restrict, overeat, criticize ourselves, or mentally rehearse every possible scenario. These behaviors may look like responsibility or problem-solving, but underneath them are often fear, sadness, shame, uncertainty, and grief.This episode is not about pretending you do not care or forcing yourself to “just let go.” It is about learning how to stay present with yourself when life does not cooperate.In this episode, you will learn:Why your Inner Controller becomes more intense when you feel powerlessThe emotions hiding beneath your need to control an outcomeWhy trying harder may be making you more exhaustedHow control can show up around health, body image, food, relationships, and adult childrenWhy surrender is not the same as giving upHow to separate grounded action from fear-driven controlWhat it means to become the wise, compassionate adult your younger self needsHow to stop abandoning yourself when you cannot guarantee the outcomeYou may not be able to control what your body does, what another person chooses, or how the future unfolds. But you can become the person who stays with yourself through the uncertainty.

This week's book guest is People Pleaser by Bryony Gordon.Sara and Cariad are joined by the wonderful journalist, author, broadcaster and podcaster Bryony Gordon.In this episode they discuss therapy, family, quavers, bodies, football and running in your pants.Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!Follow Sara & Cariad's Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclubProduced, recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive.Assistant Producer is Amy Townsend-Lowcock for Plosive.Artwork by Welcome Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cet été, Émotions (au travail) prend des vacances. Mais pendant ce temps-là, découvrez chaque semaine, un épisode du podcast Émotions qui résonne particulièrement avec notre vie professionnelle.Cet épisode a été initialement diffusé le 27 avril 2026 dans le flux Émotions.Dire « oui » par peur de décevoir, s'adapter en permanence aux désirs des autres jusqu'à s'oublier soi-même... le besoin de plaire, censé nous protéger du rejet, peut parfois finir par nous couper de nos propres émotions. D'où vient cette peur viscérale de déplaire ou de décevoir ? Pourquoi est-il si difficile de poser ses limites, même auprès de ceux qui nous aiment ? Est-ce de la générosité ou une stratégie de survie émotionnelle ? Nahil, Marion et Tarek ont longtemps fait passer les besoins des autres avant les leurs, au point de ne plus savoir qui ils étaient vraiment.Dans cet épisode, la journaliste Marie Misset recueille leurs témoignages pour comprendre comment le mécanisme du « people pleasing » s'installe et comment on peut apprendre à dire non sans culpabiliser. Pour décrypter ce mécanisme, elle tend son micro à Guy Bosmans, chercheur en psychologie clinique à l'université de Louvain, ainsi qu'à la sociologue et psychothérapeute Rebecca Levy-Guillain pour analyser la pression sociale qui nous pousse, malgré nous, à endosser le costume de « l'ami·e idéal·e ».Émotions est un podcast de Louie Media. Marie Misset a tourné et écrit cet épisode. La réalisation sonore est de Guillaume Girault. Clémence Reliat réalisé le générique, à partir d'un extrait d'En Sommeil de Jaune. Elsa Berthault est en charge de la production.Mélissa Bounoua est à la direction de production, Charlotte Pudlowski à la direction éditoriale. Publicités et Partenariats : creative@louiemedia.comSi vous aussi vous voulez nous raconter votre histoire dans Émotions, écrivez-nous en remplissant ce formulaire ou à l'adresse hello@louiemedia.com Pour avoir des news de Louie, des recos podcasts et culturelles, abonnez-vous à notre newsletter en cliquant ici. Vous souhaitez soutenir la création et la diffusion des projets de Louie Media ? Vous pouvez le faire via le Club Louie. Vous pouvez aussi vous abonner à Louie+ sur Apple Podcasts pour écouter les épisodes sans publicités et nos séries en avant-première. Chaque participation est précieuse. Nous vous proposons un soutien sans engagement, annulable à tout moment, soit en une seule fois, soit de manière régulière. Au nom de toute l'équipe de Louie : MERCI !Suivez Émotions sur Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Deezer.Suivez Louie Media sur Instagram, Facebook, et YouTube.Mots-clé : confiance en soi - honnêteté - rejet - amitié - psychologie Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Have you ever caught yourself judging someone and wondered, Where did that come from?What if your judgment isn't actually about them?In this episode of Masks Off: Inner Freedom for People Pleasers and Perfectionists, Kim Gross explores one of the most overlooked protective patterns of the Inner Controller: the judgment mask.Judgment often feels justified on the surface, but underneath it can hide fear, shame, powerlessness, grief, insecurity, or parts of ourselves we haven't fully accepted. Whether we criticize our children, our partner, strangers online, or even ourselves, judgment is often an attempt to feel safe, certain, or in control.Kim shares how curiosity can transform criticism into compassion and explains the important difference between judgment and discernment. You'll also learn why the people who trigger you the most may actually be pointing you toward your deepest healing.In this episode you'll discover:• Why judgment is often fear wearing the mask of certainty• The surprising reason we judge the people we love most• The difference between judgment and healthy discernment• How your Inner Controller uses criticism to avoid vulnerability• A simple practice to move from judgment to compassionIf you've ever wondered why certain people trigger you—or why you can be so hard on yourself—this episode offers a compassionate new perspective.

Are you the person everyone relies on?The one who keeps the family together, supports everyone else, says "I'm fine" even when you're exhausted, and rarely asks for help.In this episode of The Total Somatics Show, Heidi Hadley explores the hidden physiological cost of constantly being the strong one. Discover how chronic stress, high-functioning anxiety, perfectionism and years of pushing through can leave the nervous system in a prolonged state of protection, contributing to persistent muscle tension, widespread pain, fatigue and reduced resilience.You'll also learn why conditions such as fibromyalgia, polymyalgia, persistent muscle pain and chronic stiffness deserve more than symptom management alone. By understanding the relationship between your nervous system, brain, fascia and muscles, you'll discover why restoring sensory awareness through Clinical Somatics and pandiculation offers a practical, evidence-informed approach to supporting long-term neuromyofascial health.In This Episode You'll Discover✔ Why always being the "strong one" can take a hidden toll on your body✔ The connection between chronic stress, muscle tension and nervous system regulation✔ What high-functioning anxiety looks like beneath the surface✔ Why constantly pushing through fatigue may keep your body in protective patterns✔ The relationship between persistent muscle guarding, widespread pain and movement quality✔ Why pain isn't always a sign of tissue damage✔ How Clinical Somatics and pandiculation help restore healthy sensory motor control✔ Practical ways to build resilience without sacrificing your healthKey Takeaways• Strength isn't measured by how much you carry—it's also knowing when your body needs support.• Persistent muscle tension often reflects protective neurological patterns rather than simply tight muscles.• Living in a constant state of responsibility can reduce your nervous system's opportunity to recover and regulate.• Improving body awareness through pandiculation helps restore communication between your brain and muscles, reducing unnecessary muscle holding.• Lasting wellbeing comes from balancing resilience with recovery.Continue Your Learning

Comparison is one of the sneakiest ways the inner controller tries to keep us safe.It tells us that if we can figure out where we stand — who is ahead, who is behind, who is doing better, who is doing worse — then maybe we can finally know whether we are enough.But comparison never leads to freedom.In this episode of Masks Off: Inner Freedom for People Pleasers and Perfectionists, Kim Gross explores the comparison trap and why it keeps us stuck in both inferiority and superiority. When we feel below someone, we collapse into shame and “I'm not enough.” When we feel above someone, we may feel temporary relief, but that superiority is still fragile because it depends on staying ahead.Kim shares how comparison can show up in childhood, parenting, social media, body image, and weight — and how old environments can wake up old measuring systems. She also brings in the Golden Buddha metaphor from her book, Free to Be: A Pathway to Inner Liberation, reminding us that comparison keeps us staring at the clay while forgetting the gold underneath.This episode will help you stop using comparison as the measurement of your worth and begin returning to compassion, shared humanity, and inner freedom.In this episode, you'll explore:Why comparison is a protective pattern, not a character flawThe difference between inferiority and superiorityHow the inner controller uses comparison to create the illusion of safetyWhy social media, parenting, and body image can trigger old measuring systemsHow to stop abandoning yourself when judgment is possibleA simple comparison reset practice to come back to yourselfYour worth is not ranked.Your path is yours.You can come back to yourself.

Success came easy. Love didn't. If you've built the business, the body of work, the beautiful life — and love is still the one thing that won't land — this conversation was recorded for you. D'Arcy sits down with self-love and relationship expert Sanaiyah Gurnamal — two-time TEDx speaker and host of Project Loving Myself (a Spotify Top 50 podcast with 1M+ downloads) — to name the three love blocks that keep high-achieving women single or stuck: the People Pleaser, the Commitment-Phobe, and the Runaway Bride. In this episode: why women who fight for everything never learn to receive [22:46] · the 3 love blocks [25:58] · the airplane story that redefines meeting your own needs [15:45] · grieving a relationship while keeping the growth [43:30] · the journal prompt that reveals your block [52:13] D'Arcy also tells the truth about turning 49, never marrying, and dropping the belief that being single means you love yourself wrong. Connect with Sanaiyah: Project Loving Myself podcast · @sanaiyahgurnamal on Instagram + YouTube · The Love Blocks quiz Full show notes: darcybenincosa.com/love-blocks-high-achieving-women Get the Sunday letter: darcybenincosa.com

Vielleicht erkennst du dich in Kieferschmerzen, Nackenschmerzen, einem Kloß im Hals oder Magenproblemen wieder. Dein Körper meldet sich oft lange, bevor du merkst, wie sehr du dich selbst zurückstellst. People Pleasing, fehlende Grenzen, dauerhafter Stress und mangelnde Selbstliebe hinterlassen Spuren, die sich nicht länger übergehen lassen. Manchmal beginnt Heilung genau dort, wo du aufhörst, es allen recht machen zu wollen

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Freedom is more than something we celebrate once a year. It's something we can practice every day inside our own minds, but we aren't practicing it enough! The stories we tell ourselves shape our emotional experience, and many of us spend years rehearsing thoughts that create discouragement, regret, or stress without realizing we have other options. This episode explores the freedom to choose what we think and how it will change your life for the better. There is a story in your head, you might as well make the story in your head a good one.   Embracing the People Pleaser in You Free Class: www.rympodcast.com 

In this "Walk & Talk" episode, Gary and George tackle the fine line between professionally managing expectations and falling into the people-pleasing trap. It's incredibly easy to promise the world to avoid disappointing a client or a boss, but kicking the can down the road with unrealistic deadlines always bites you in the end.Gary breaks down why delivering bad news honestly is the ultimate trust-builder. We explore how to "clean your own house" so you can push back constructively, why fake promises ruin your reputation, and the simple "pause" technique that recovering people pleasers can use to stop overcommitting.Key takeaways from this episode:The truth will set you free: Don't invent fake deadlines just to soften the blow. Tell the honest truth, set a realistic timeline, and then work hard to overachieve on it.Clean your house first: Before you push back on a client or colleague (like asking for missing data), make sure you and your team are executing flawlessly on your end first.The People Pleaser's Pause: If you naturally hate confrontation, stop committing in the moment. Simply say, "Let me look into it and come back to you," so you can gather the facts and set an expectation you can actually meet.Trust earns you the tent: When you consistently do what you say, you build trust. Once you have trust, you get "inside the tent," meaning people actually care about your opinion and give you leeway when things go wrong.Send us Fan MailLinks & references: https://www.thecompanydoctor.com/Gary Gamp: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garygampGeorge Clode: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgeclodeGary's new book, Career Catalyst - available online now: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Career-Catalyst-Secret-Skills-School-ebook/dp/B0DFYVG6XY/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=

In this episode of Masks Off: Inner Freedom for People Pleasers and Perfectionists, Kim Gross closes out the June Inner Controller series with a powerful conversation about overthinking, control, and why we cannot think our way into freedom.The inner controller believes that if we can figure everything out, predict every outcome, and prepare for every possibility, then we will finally feel safe. But overthinking often keeps us trapped in mental loops, disconnected from our bodies, our intuition, and the present moment.Kim explores how overthinking is often an attempt to create certainty — and why certainty is not the same as safety. She shares how the inner controller uses thoughts like “What if something goes wrong?” “What did they mean by that?” “What if I make the wrong choice?” and “What if I can't handle it?” to keep us looping in fear.This episode will help you understand the difference between solving a real problem and trying to escape an uncomfortable feeling. You'll learn a simple practice to interrupt the spiral and begin building safety from within.Because freedom does not come from controlling every outcome.Freedom comes from knowing:“I may not know exactly what will happen, but I can trust myself to meet what comes.”In this episode, you'll learn:Why overthinking is often a form of controlHow the inner controller uses mental looping to avoid uncertaintyThe difference between real problem-solving and fear-based spiralingWhy certainty is not the same as safetyHow to begin building inner safety instead of chasing controlA simple practice to come back to yourself when your mind is spiraling

Heey friend, this week I'm sick and all over the place! I'm talking Juneteenth weekend, negative comments, Trina, the Obamas, and the line between being an empath and people pleaser. Chill and chat with me! Email podcastheyfriends@gmail.com your questions, topic, and guest recommendations. Subscribe on YouTube here.Follow me on Instagram and TikTok: @laila.alisee.Link to lipstick of the day on YouTube.

If people pleasing sometimes leaves you feeling like you've lost parts of yourself, in today's episode I share a firm reminder and some gentle invitations.⚡️ The Rebel Rousers Shop is now open!

In this episode of The Principal's Handbook, we explore the challenges of being a people-pleasing principal and how the need for approval can impact leadership decisions. You'll learn how people-pleasing shows up through avoiding difficult conversations, watering down feedback, delaying decisions, and taking responsibility for other people's emotions. Through the TEA Cycle, we examine how thoughts about disappointing others create anxiety and lead to actions that weaken leadership effectiveness. The episode offers practical strategies for leading with clarity, confidence, and values instead of seeking approval. If you've ever worried about upsetting staff, parents, or teachers, this episode will help you lead with greater courage and authenticity.Get free resources at PrincipalFreebies.com. We're thrilled to be sponsored by IXL. IXL's comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, science, and social studies is accelerating achievement in 95 of the top 100 U.S. school districts. Loved by teachers and backed by independent research from Johns Hopkins University, IXL can help you do the following and more:Simplify and streamline technologySave teachers' timeReliably meet Tier 1 standardsImprove student performance on state assessments

People pleasing is not kindness. It is fear dressed up as generosity. In this episode of the Via Stoica Podcast, we look honestly at what it means to stop living for other people's approval and start showing up as yourself.Welcome to the Via Stoica Podcast, the podcast on Stoicism. This episode builds directly on the previous conversation about the scripts we inherit. People pleasing is what happens when we keep performing that script out of fear rather than choice.Most of us learned early that being agreeable was rewarded and that causing discomfort came at a price. That lesson becomes a habit, the habit becomes a pattern, and the pattern quietly erodes the person underneath it. You say yes when you mean no. You manage the emotions of others at the expense of your own. You lose track of where their needs end and yours begin. Epictetus was clear: what others think of you is entirely outside your control. Handing your life over to opinions you cannot control is not kindness. It is fear with a generous face.This episode of the Via Stoica Podcast asks the question most people pleasers never stop to consider: am I doing this because it is right, or because I am afraid of what happens if I do not? The in-between is yours.Support the showviastoica.comYouTube: @viastoicaProduced by: Badmic.com

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Have you ever found yourself giving endlessly in relationships, hoping for change that never comes? Do you wonder why it's so hard to let go of someone who's not fully available or why you keep waiting for love to show up the way you deserve?  In Episode 448 of The Charisma Quotient, "Why People-Pleasers Stay Too Long in Unavailable Relationships:  Coaching with Kimmy" Kimmy does a heartfelt coaching session with Mischael, who shares her journey of navigating a two-year-long distance "situationship" as a people pleaser. In this episode, Kimmy unpacks the intersection between people pleasing, emotional attachment, and scarcity thinking, especially for those who see the best in others and find themselves waiting for someone else to change. Kimmy and Mischael explore how habits from childhood, past relationship experiences, and the lack of sexy confidence keep empathetic people stuck—and how to finally break free. You'll hear: The four main reasons "nice people" stay too long in unfulfilling relationships How people pleasing and confusing potential with reality keep you stuck Mischael's powerful story of a two-year "relationship" that never moved from fantasy to reality How childhood family roles and past marriages shape your beliefs about loyalty and sacrifice The emotional addiction to breadcrumbs of attention and intermittent reinforcement If this conversation resonated with you and you've been feeling disconnected from your confidence, your femininity, or the woman you see in the mirror, Kimmy has her signature Spark Your Sexy Retreat coming up in September.  This isn't just another wellness retreat where you sit around talking about confidence. It's an immersive experience where you actually practice becoming her. You'll receive a professional makeover, learn how to dress for the body you have today, participate in a professional photoshoot, and even step into your own runway energy as we work on movement, presence, body language, and the art of owning a room.  To register go to https://evolveretreats.co/spark-your-sexy/ or askkimmy.com to book a call to learn more. Hurry spots are going fast! Charisma Quotient Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and many of your other favorite podcast channels. ************************************************⁣ Kimmy Seltzer is a Confidence Therapist and Authentic Dating Strategist implementing targeted style, emotional and social intelligence to your life. ⁣ ************************************************⁣ Would you like to connect with Kimmy?⁣ Website:  https://kimmyseltzer.com/⁣ Chat: https://www.kimmyseltzer.com/breakthrough-session/ Instagram: @kimmyseltzer Twitter: @kimmyseltzer Join her FREE Facebook Group Love Makeover Insiders:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/lovemakeovers Take her Flirt Quiz to see what kind of flirt you are www.flirtover40.com  

The life you've been looking for—more energy, more love, less stress, less frustration, more fulfillment, and more feeling like yourself—is waiting for you on the other side of people pleasing. When your attention, energy, and love finally come home to you, you stop existing as a resource for everyone else and start experiencing your own life more deeply. Relationships become more authentic, your generosity becomes sustainable, and you discover the freedom of letting other people care for you too. You can still be kind, caring, and supportive—you're just finally included in the care. Free Class Sign Up: Embracing the People Pleaser in You at www.rympodcast.com

If you've ever said "I don't know why I keep doing this to myself," this one is for you. Most ambitious, self-aware women aren't actually stuck — they're loyal. Loyal to a version of themselves that used to keep them safe, but no longer fits where they're trying to go. In this episode, I unpack the four identities I see women silently loyal to (you'll recognize at least two), share a personal story about a loyalty that cost me more than I want to admit, and give you the one question that changes how you move from here forward.What You'll HearWhy "I don't know why I keep doing this to myself" is the wrong sentence — and what to say insteadStuck vs. loyal — the reframe that gives you your agency back, and why your nervous system picks familiar over free every single timeThe four loyalties — meet the Over-Functioner, the People-Pleaser, the Hyper-Independent Woman, and the Second-Guesser. See which one is sitting in the room with you right now.The loyalty that almost cost me everything — the personal story I've been scared to tell, the retreat that almost didn't happen, and the cost of staying loyal to who I used to beThe question that changes everything — swap "Why am I stuck?" for one better question and watch what shifts in real timeAwareness → Embodiment → Practice — why insight isn't the work, and what actually makes a new identity stickGo withdraw a loyalty — what to do this weekOne Line to Sit With"You're not stuck. You're loyal. And loyalty can be withdrawn."Your Invitation This WeekFor the next seven days, when you catch yourself mid-pattern — over-functioning, people-pleasing, refusing help, second-guessing — pause and ask one question instead of judging yourself: What pattern am I still loyal to? You don't have to fix it. Just name it. That's where the work starts.Clip-Worthy Moments"Most women aren't stuck. They're loyal.""Familiarity feels safer than expansion. Even when familiarity is killing you.""Hyper-independence isn't strength. It's a trauma response with a glow-up.""You weren't being fake. You were being strategic. But strategy has a shelf life.""Awareness without practice is just expensive insight.""Stop being loyal to a woman whose conditions no longer exist."Want to Go Deeper?DM me the word UNBLOCKED on Instagram and I'll send you more on how we do this work inside The Unblocked Method™.Mentioned in This EpisodeThe Unblocked Method™Upcoming Park City retreat details to come soon!If This Hit You in the ChestSave it. Send it to the woman in your life who needs to hear it. And hit subscribe so you don't miss what's coming next.ConnectInstagram: @its.amysandersWebsite: www.amysanders.coEmail the show: support@amysanders.co 

In this podcast, Greg Voisen sits down with Rosie Ward, Ph.D., author of Future-Proofing Leadership: Navigating Change and Disruption to Thrive in an Uncertain World. Together, they expose the hidden "stuckness zone"—the widening gap between an increasingly chaotic world and the ancient, self-protective biological hardwiring that causes leaders to freeze, panic, or micromanage when disruption hits. Dr. Ward peels back the corporate mask to share a deeply personal look into her own journey, proving that no one is entirely immune to the subtle internal biases that quietly sabotage our best strategic intentions. If you have ever felt completely overwhelmed by rapid organizational shifts or wondered why your team defaults to a state of defensive paralysis when under pressure, this eye-opening conversation is your ultimate invitation to upgrade your inner operating system. By exploring the core human challenges beneath corporate strategies, this episode maps out a practical blueprint for stepping away from fear-based habits and moving confidently into authentic, resilient execution. Listen to Greg and Rosie's previous interview: https://insidepersonalgrowth.com/posts/podcast-909-rehumanizing-the-workplace-with-dr-rosie-ward

In this episode of Ask and Answered by Soul, Jennifer Urezzio sits down with Jozanne Elizabeth Joseph, alignment partner and former corporate leader, to explore the hidden costs of people-pleasing and the journey back to authentic personal power. Jozanne shares how years of achievement, over-functioning, and seeking external validation left her exhausted and disconnected from herself. Through her own awakening, she discovered a powerful truth: your worth is not earned through achievement; it is expressed through presence. Together, Jennifer and Jozanne discuss the signs of unconscious people-pleasing, why so many high-achieving women struggle with boundaries, and how perfectionism often disguises itself as responsibility and service. They explore practical ways to reconnect with yourself, pause before saying yes, and learn the difference between supporting others and sacrificing yourself. Listeners will walk away with tangible tools to build awareness, set boundaries without guilt, trust their intuition, and create a life that is aligned rather than performative. You can learn more about Jozanne here: https://www.jozanne-elizabeth.com/ About Jozanne As a Success & Alignment Partner, Jozanne helps accomplished women close the gap between “looking like they have it all” and actually feeling fulfilled. She works with high-achievers who are ready to release perfectionism, people-pleasing, and the endless need to prove themselves. Her mission is simple: help brilliant women trade burnout for balance, pressure for presence, and external validation for authentic personal power. Through her transformative process, clients learn to set boundaries without guilt, embrace all of who they are, and lead with grounded confidence. The compounding effect is powerful, impacting not just careers, but families, businesses, and communities. Jozanne believes every woman deserves to feel seen, heard, and deeply loved. And she knows true transformation begins with radical self-acceptance. The Asked and Answered by Soul podcast is dedicated to helping you understand that your Soul is the answer. To learn more about your soul's answers and purpose, access your free guide at www.themythsofpurpose.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People pleasing isn't nice... It's FAKE! This will teach you how to cure the disease to please. More @ https://julien-himself.com Connect with Julien: Watch the episodes on YouTube Go deeper with Julien's online courses Follow Julien on Instagram Julien's TikTok Work with Julien directly

If you've ever felt anxious around someone because you're constantly trying to keep the peace, this episode is for you.Maybe you're choosing your words carefully. Replaying conversations afterward. Walking on eggshells because you're worried they'll take something the wrong way. The harder you try to keep the peace, the more anxious you become.In this episode, friendship coach Zoe Asher shares the mindset shift that helped her break free from years of people-pleasing, peacekeeping, and relational anxiety. Through a powerful story, biblical wisdom from Romans 12:18 and 1 Peter 3:16, and practical insights on integrity, boundaries, and self-control, you'll learn the difference between keeping the peace and living at peace.Get your "12 Questions to Ask Before You End the Friendship" Guide for FREE here!Support the showWant to work with Zoe 1-on-1 for personalized friendship coaching for that extra push and source of accountability? Zoe has limited slots available on a rolling basis, so please email contact@accidentallyintentional.com (subject line: COACH ME) and the team will be in touch with next steps!Subscribe to the Leveled Up Friendships YouTube channel!

People pleasing is often fueled by some of the most beautiful qualities within us: loyalty, kindness, generosity, and a genuine desire to care for others. The problem isn't those traits—it's what happens when fear, guilt, and the need for approval start driving them. When that happens, strengths that once felt life-giving can leave us exhausted, resentful, and disconnected from ourselves. Free Class Sign Up: Embracing the People Pleaser in You at www.rympodcast.com

 One of the biggest reasons people struggle to identify their own people pleasing is because it looks so much like kindness from the outside. And from the inside too. In today's episode, Celeste draws a clear line between genuine kindness — which comes from a place of abundance and choice — and people pleasing — which comes from a place of fear and obligation. Understanding the difference doesn't make you less kind. It makes your kindness real. If you've been using kindness as a cover story for people pleasing, this one is going to be an honest mirror. Today's shift: The next time you do something for someone, pause and ask yourself — am I doing this because I want to, or because I'm afraid of what happens if I don't? Events Store Follow Celeste podcast page on tick tock , facebook and instagram Follow STWYT Wellness center on tick tock , facebook and instagram

 Nobody comes into the world afraid of disappointing people. That fear gets learned. It gets taught — sometimes directly, sometimes subtly — by the environments we grew up in, the relationships that shaped us, and the messages we absorbed about what made us lovable and safe. In today's episode, Celeste traces people pleasing back to its roots — and explains why understanding where it came from is the first step to changing it. If you've ever wondered why you are the way you are, this one is going to give you some answers — and a lot of compassion for yourself. Today's shift: Identify one message you received growing up — directly or indirectly — that taught you your needs mattered less than keeping others comfortable. Events Store Follow Celeste podcast page on tick tock , facebook and instagram Follow STWYT Wellness center on tick tock , facebook and instagram

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