If you've ever thought, "I just want everyone to be okay"… this episode is for you.

Because what we don't always realize is that people pleasing isn't just about being nice or going with the flow. Sometimes, it's tied to control, safety, and the ways we've learned to navigate the world.

In this conversation, I'm joined by Elysia Buss, a Transformative Confidence Coach and Founder of Playful Pivot, and we go deeper into what's really underneath people pleasing.

We talk about how control can show up in ways we don't expect, why overthinking keeps us stuck, and what it actually looks like to start choosing yourself—without making yourself wrong for where you've been.

This is one of those conversations that invites you to slow down, reflect, and get a little more honest with yourself.

Not from a place of judgment, but from a place of curiosity.

In this episode, we talk about:

• The connection between people pleasing and control
• Why people pleasing can feel like safety
• How overthinking keeps you stuck (and what to do instead)
• The discomfort of setting boundaries—and why that doesn't mean you're doing it wrong
• Learning to trust yourself and your needs
• Letting go of the need to be liked by everyone
• Reconnecting with your authentic self through curiosity and play

Connect with Elysia Buss:

playfulpivot.com

Instagram: @playfulpivot

Connect with me, Ariel Vaughan:

Instagram: @beyoutifulchick

Instagram: @itstimetobeyoupodcast

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