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Episode 3798:

Brian Gardner explores the emotional toll of people-pleasing, revealing how the desire to be liked often masks deeper fears of rejection and abandonment. By confronting these fears and setting healthy boundaries, we can shift from living reactively to living intentionally and authentically

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://nosidebar.com/people-pleasing/

Quotes to ponder:

"People-pleasing isn’t just about being nice, it’s about trying to avoid rejection."

"Many people-pleasers grew up in homes where love was conditional."

"Boundaries are the distance at which I can love you and me simultaneously."

Episode references:

Codependent No More: https://www.amazon.com/Codependent-No-More-Controlling-Yourself/dp/0894864025

The Body Keeps the Score: https://www.amazon.com/Body-Keeps-Score-Healing-Trauma/dp/0143127748

Set Boundaries, Find Peace: https://www.amazon.com/Set-Boundaries-Find-Peace-Reclaiming/dp/0593192095

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