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Are you a people pleaser: Here's how to stop
In this video, I share a personal story behind a childhood photo — and how it reveals something deeper about people pleasing. We’ll explore the fawn response, a lesser-known trauma reaction where we prioritise others’ needs to feel safe. If you’ve ever struggled to say no, felt responsible for other people’s emotions, or apologised too much — this might be why. I’ll explain what people pleasing really is, where it comes from, and most importantly, how to start breaking free from it.
About Dr Tony Weston
Psychotherapist, executive coach, clinical supervisor, award-winning researcher, and creator of the Lifelong Capacities Map® — Dr Tony Weston.
Books
Transform Your Life: The Ultimate Guide to Self Mastery: The Lifelong Capacities Map for Thriving, Healing, and Human Development https://amzn.eu/d/eDeLeUd
I’ve Been Triggered: A Guide to Understanding and Managing Triggered States https://amzn.to/426rIC5
Work with Dr TonyBook: https://calendly.com/drtonyweston/new-meeting
Email: [email protected]
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• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Transform_with_Dr_Tony
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.tony.weston
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Important note disclaimer
This content is for education and personal development and is not a substitute for medical, psychiatric, or psychological care.
Trademarks statementThe Lifelong Capacities Map®, PsycheVita®, PsycheVita Skills not Pills® and PsycheScription® are protected trademarks of Dr Tony Weston. You’re welcome to reference these ideas for personal/educational use; for professional/commercial use, please request permission via DrTonyWeston.com.
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By Dr Tony WestonIn this video, I share a personal story behind a childhood photo — and how it reveals something deeper about people pleasing. We’ll explore the fawn response, a lesser-known trauma reaction where we prioritise others’ needs to feel safe. If you’ve ever struggled to say no, felt responsible for other people’s emotions, or apologised too much — this might be why. I’ll explain what people pleasing really is, where it comes from, and most importantly, how to start breaking free from it.
About Dr Tony Weston
Psychotherapist, executive coach, clinical supervisor, award-winning researcher, and creator of the Lifelong Capacities Map® — Dr Tony Weston.
Books
Transform Your Life: The Ultimate Guide to Self Mastery: The Lifelong Capacities Map for Thriving, Healing, and Human Development https://amzn.eu/d/eDeLeUd
I’ve Been Triggered: A Guide to Understanding and Managing Triggered States https://amzn.to/426rIC5
Work with Dr TonyBook: https://calendly.com/drtonyweston/new-meeting
Email: [email protected]
Follow
• Website: https://psychevita.com
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Transform_with_Dr_Tony
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.tony.weston
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drtonyweston
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-tony-weston-556375340
Important note disclaimer
This content is for education and personal development and is not a substitute for medical, psychiatric, or psychological care.
Trademarks statementThe Lifelong Capacities Map®, PsycheVita®, PsycheVita Skills not Pills® and PsycheScription® are protected trademarks of Dr Tony Weston. You’re welcome to reference these ideas for personal/educational use; for professional/commercial use, please request permission via DrTonyWeston.com.
#PeoplePleasing #FawnResponse #TraumaHealing #SetBoundaries #ComplexTrauma #EmotionalHealth #ChildhoodTrauma #MentalHealthAwareness #TherapyJourney #SelfWorth #InnerChildHealing #BreakTheCycle #CPTSDRecovery #EmotionalResilience #HealingFromTrauma #NervousSystemRegulation #SayNoWithoutGuilt #StopPeoplePleasing #MentalWellbeing #DrTonyWeston