Are you tired of being the one who holds everything and everyone together?

If you’re the go-to problem solver, the one who jumps in to “help” before anyone even asks, this episode will feel like a deep exhale. 💛

This week, I’m joined by psychotherapist and author Leah Marone, whose new book Serial Fixer explores why so many of us over-function, over-accommodate, and lose ourselves in relationships. Together, we unpack what drives our urge to fix and how to finally stop. 

💬 Join us as we talk about:

The difference between helping and fixing (and why it matters)

What’s really behind our need to keep everyone happy

The hidden rewards of over-functioning that keep us stuck

Actual things you can say to validate others.

What happens when you stop managing everyone else’s emotions

Simple, daily steps to release control and reconnect with yourself

How to Support not Solve (with your teenager, young adult, or spouse!)

Whether you call it people-pleasing, emotional outsourcing, codependency, or just “being the responsible one,” this conversation will help you see that you’re not broken and you’re not alone.

If you’ve been craving lighter, freer, more balanced relationships, you’ll want to listen in. Talking with Leah helped me so much. 🌿

Press play and start breaking the habit of fixing so you can finally find peace, connection, and joy that lasts.

If you liked this show, you’ll like these too:

- Lovingly Detached on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/6bL2I9rFFHSf18buCOEZMi?si=gOQRe5rAR1mwHhfEIl30ow

- Popcorn parenting on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/292-popcorn-parenting/id1434429161?i=1000648160327

- Popcorn parenting on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/6W3ra8NW1jeJMx8quEQmwx?si=BtH-IixmT--23L3I6sxNtA

Find out more about Leah here: https://www.leahmarone.com/

For the shownotes go here 👉🏾 https://SMBwell.com/386

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