In this episode, we sit down with life coach Michelle Gauthier, who specializes in helping overwhelmed women find peace and purpose. Michelle shares her inspiring journey from a 20-year corporate career to becoming a life coach and highlights the challenges and rewards of making such a life-altering decision. We discuss the impact of people pleasing on personal and professional life, look into Michelle's own experiences and insights, and provide valuable advice on how to break free from the cycle of people pleasing to live a more authentic and fulfilling life. 

Additionally, Michelle offers practical tips such as the Love and Fit method and the importance of self-awareness and mindfulness in overcoming people-pleasing tendencies. This episode is an eye-opener for anyone struggling with putting others before themselves and looking to reclaim their own happiness.

00:00 Introduction and Special Guest Announcement

01:00 Michelle's Journey: From Corporate to Life Coach

04:33 Challenges and Major Life Changes

07:00 Helping Clients Overcome Overwhelm

08:24 Understanding and Addressing People Pleasing

16:48 Impact of People Pleasing on Relationships

21:38 Recognizing People Pleasing in the Workplace

22:46 The Impact of People Pleasing on Personal Life

26:42 Self-Awareness and Mindfulness in Overcoming People Pleasing

28:59 Distinguishing Between Authenticity and People Pleasing

31:11 Long-Term Effects of People Pleasing on Identity

35:19 Transitioning from Corporate Career to Coaching

37:37 Advice for Overcoming People Pleasing Tendencies

40:38 Conclusion and Resources

Michelle's Podcast: Overwhelmed Working Woman podcast 

MIchelle's Website: www.michellegauthier.com 

Michelle's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michellegauthiercoaching/

Deborah's Website: www.InnerSourceTherapy.com