In this week’s episode, I’m getting advice from a therapist on how to stop being a people pleaser & start putting yourself first - two things I’ve been *trying* to prioritize throughout pregnancy. I’m joined by Dené Logan, a Marriage & Family Therapist, Author, and Podcast Host. Together, we dive deep into the topic of people-pleasing, exploring its roots, how it affects personal growth, and strategies to overcome it. I learned a TON from Dené that I’m excited to put into practice - hope you guys did too! 

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Timestamps: 

00:00:00 Welcome back to another episode of Just Alex!

00:00:45 Meet Dené Logan - Marriage & Family Therapist, Author, & Podcast Host

00:03:05 What is people-pleasing and where does it stem from?

00:06:22 How can I identify situations, people, or circumstances that trigger people-pleasing tendencies?

00:09:50 Does people-pleasing hinder our personal growth?

00:13:15 What are methods for dealing with discomfort in the moment?

00:16:25 What are techniques for establishing clear and respectful boundaries with yourself and others?

00:19:55 We cannot heal fully unless we’re willing to face a certain amount of exile

00:25:01 Life feels better when you’re not people-pleasing

00:28:20 Alex’s biggest takeaways

00:31:10 LOVE YOU GUYS!

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Check out Dené's book, Sovereign Love - https://denelogan.com/book

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