When we chronically abandon ourselves and needs to appease others, resentment is bound to grow.  As Christians, our identity and value is given to us by God.  We can reduce of our performing and appeasing habits in exchange for acceptance because God has accepted us through Christ.  We've learned these coping mechanisms and have practiced them to make us feel safe and approved.  But, it isn't honest and doesn't express who we are, who God created us to be and it isn't honest love.  

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People Pleasing is a coping strategy you learned likely in childhood, to help keep you emotionally or maybe physically safe.  Maybe you saw this strategy modeled by a parent or care giver especially if you grew up in a dysfunctional family.  As an adult, you don't develop and share the REAL you by hiding behind the protective shield of PLEASING.  Replacing People Pleasing with your true self feels like freedom, peace, and self-acceptance.  You are who God says you are and that's enough approval.  

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If you’ve spent your life overgiving, overfunctioning, or trying to earn love… if you feel unloved, unnoticed, or disconnected from the people you care about…  if you’re longing for healthier relationships, authenticity, and a deeper connection with God… this podcast is for you.  Forget People Pleasing is a podcast for women 40+ who love God but feel emotionally exhausted, spiritually stuck, resentful, or unseen in their relationships. Hosted by Rhonda Morales, therapist and emotional skills coach, this show helps you heal the emotional wounds that feed people pleasing — especially those rooted in a dysfunctional or emotionally neglectful childhood.  Our podcast will talk about our real-life struggles and strategies, teach emotional and relational skills, offer biblical insight to help you stop people pleasing and finally become the woman God created you to be – without guilt, without fear, and without losing yourself.  Connect with Rhonda and additional resources at https://www.rhondamorales.com