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Beautiful souls, today we dive deep with psychotherapist Meg Josephson into the 'fawn response'—a survival mechanism where we abandon ourselves to please others. If you’ve ever felt trapped in people-pleasing, hypervigilance, or the 'am I too sensitive?' shame spiral, this episode unpacks why. We explore how fawning shapes relationships (especially with narcissists), the 6 fawning archetypes, and why grief is essential for breaking free. Meg’s new book 'Are You Mad at Me?' releases August 5th, and her wisdom is a balm for every empath seeking authentic self-trust.

01:24 Introducing Guest Meg Josephson and Her New Book

02:03 Defining the Fawn Response as a Survival Mechanism

03:19 How Fawning Differs from Fight/Flight/Freeze

05:11 Empaths vs. Hypervigilance: Untangling Sensitivity

08:12 Shame as the Lowest Vibrational Emotion

10:56 Fawning in Narcissistic Relationships

15:50 Sponsor Message: Julie’s Programs & Offerings

18:17 The 6 Fawning Archetypes Explained

23:40 Childhood Roots of Emotional Caretaking

31:16 When Repair Fails: Grieving Unhealthy Relationships

35:39 Meg’s Journey with Parental Illness and Grief

45:47 Spiritual Insights: Life Reviews and Afterlife Messages

51:00 Closing Blessing and Listener Resources