We all people-please to some extent, whether it comes from the human need for belonging or coping mechanisms. In this episode, we explore the gray spaces of people-pleasing. It’s not always a negative and sometimes it's needed in order to survive. We learn a bit about where people-pleasing really comes from, what the experts say, and accessible ways to recognize and combat it. Enjoy!

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Articles about being "other-focused" or "other-centered"
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/social-instincts/202201/why-some-people-always-put-others-ahead-themselves
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/theory-knowledge/201403/are-you-other-oriented

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