Emotional eating often isn’t about food—it’s about safety, comfort, and unmet emotional needs. For many people-pleasers, eating becomes a quiet way to soothe stress, anxiety, or overwhelm.

In this episode, I explore the emotional and nervous-system roots of emotional eating, including the role of shame, stress, and early conditioning. You’ll learn why willpower alone rarely works and how gently learning to stay present with emotions can begin to shift the pattern.

I also share simple, compassionate practices to help people-pleasers rebuild trust with their bodies and relate to food with more kindness.

Blog article: https://www.hushyourmind.com/emotional-eating-people-pleasers/

Free EFT Session / Interview: https://www.hushyourmind.com/interview/

Speak Your Truth Program: https://hushyourmind.com/coaching/

Break Free From People-Pleasing Course: https://www.hushyourmind.com/people-pleasing-course/

Mentioned resources

How to Recover From Addictions With EFT Tapping - E9: https://hushyourmind.com/how-to-recover-from-addictions-with-eft-tapping/

Produced by Loïc Moussu | Music by Chris Collins

The Hush Your Mind podcast is for informational and/or entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

How do you keep healing when the people around you aren’t doing their inner work?

In this episode, we explore why personal growth can feel lonely when family members, partners, or friends stay stuck in old patterns—and why your healing is still completely possible.

I share how Loïc and I navigated years of uneven emotional awareness in our relationship, what it means to be the “cycle breaker” in your family, and how your nervous system can become the quiet teacher that shifts the dynamics around you.

You’ll learn:

• why healing can feel isolating when others don’t change
• the emotional weight of being the cycle breaker in your family
• how to notice real signs that your nervous system is growing stronger
• the grief that comes with accepting certain relationship limits
• how family interactions can activate old wounds—and what that actually means
• gentle ways to protect your peace without cutting people off

If this topic brings something up for you and you want a bit of support, I offer a free 30-minute EFT session paired with a short interview. It’s a calm, no-pressure space to feel lighter and reconnect with yourself. Book your call: https://www.hushyourmind.com/interview/

This episode is for you if you’re healing from toxic family patterns, building healthier boundaries, or navigating emotional growth in relationships that haven’t evolved yet. You’re not alone—and your path is valid even when others aren’t ready to walk beside you.

Blog article: https://www.hushyourmind.com/healing-when-others-dont-change/

Speak Your Truth Program: https://hushyourmind.com/coaching/

Break Free From People-Pleasing Course: https://www.hushyourmind.com/people-pleasing-course/

Mentioned resources

What the Yin Yang Symbol Taught Me About Relationships - E28: https://www.hushyourmind.com/yin-yang-symbol-relationships/

Can a Codependent Relationship Become Healthy - E71: https://www.hushyourmind.com/can-a-codependent-relationship-become-healthy/

Produced by Loïc Moussu | Music by Chris Collins

The Hush Your Mind podcast is for informational and/or entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

When the world feels chaotic, our nervous systems often react with tension, anxiety, or fatigue.

In this episode, we explore how nervous system regulation can help you restore calm and clarity—and how that inner work supports collective healing in our communities and beyond.

You’ll hear gentle insights on why we feel so reactive when the world seems upside down, and how small acts of self-regulation can ripple outward into families, workplaces, and society as a whole.

We’ll also pause for a short EFT tapping reflection to help you ground yourself, breathe, and return to a sense of steadiness.

If you’d like to continue this practice, download my free EFT meditation on people-pleasing and join my Hush Your Mind newsletter, sent twice a month with reflections and practices for emotional freedom and healthy relationships: https://hushyourmind.com/newsletter/

Blog article: https://www.hushyourmind.com/collective-healing-through-nervous-system-regulation/

Free EFT Session / Interview: https://www.hushyourmind.com/interview/

Speak Your Truth Program: https://hushyourmind.com/coaching/

Break Free From People-Pleasing Course: https://www.hushyourmind.com/people-pleasing-course/

More resources

How to Stay Positive in a Troubled World - E59: https://www.hushyourmind.com/how-to-stay-positive-in-a-troubled-world/

Produced by Loïc Moussu | Music by Chris Collins

The Hush Your Mind podcast is for informational and/or entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

Do you ever feel powerless, stuck, or like life is stacked against you? That’s the pull of the victim mindset, a pattern that leaves us resentful and waiting for others to change.

In this episode, I’ll share what the victim mentality really is, why it’s so hard to break, and 5 gentle tips on how to stop being a victim without falling into self-blame. You’ll also learn how to shift into what I call the "thriver mindset"—one rooted in compassion, responsibility, and choice.

You’ll discover:

• The hidden gift inside the victim mindset
• Why it’s easy to get stuck in old stories of powerlessness
• 5 practical ways to stop being a victim and reclaim your power
• How to begin moving from victim to thriver mindset

If you’ve ever thought, “Why does this always happen to me?”, this episode will help you meet yourself with compassion and gently move toward empowerment.

Tune in now to start your journey beyond the victim mindset.

Blog article: https://www.hushyourmind.com/how-to-stop-being-a-victim/

Free EFT Session / Interview: https://www.hushyourmind.com/interview/

Free EFT Meditation for People-Pleasing: https://hushyourmind.com/newsletter/

Speak Your Truth Program: https://hushyourmind.com/coaching/

Break Free From People-Pleasing Course: https://www.hushyourmind.com/people-pleasing-course/

More resources

How the 4 Survival Archetypes Drive Our Relationships - E2: https://hushyourmind.com/4-survival-archetypes/

Why Do I Create Drama in Relationships? - E51: https://www.hushyourmind.com/why-do-i-create-drama-in-relationships/

Produced by Loïc Moussu | Music by Chris Collins

The Hush Your Mind podcast is for informational and/or entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

Are you being truly kind—or just stuck in people-pleasing mode? In this episode, I’ll share 7 signs of people-pleasing and how to tell the difference between genuine kindness and saying “yes” out of fear or obligation.

You’ll discover:

• The key differences between kindness vs. people-pleasing
• Why people-pleasers often struggle with boundaries and conflict
• How to know if your “yes” comes from love instead of fear
• Practical tips to stop people-pleasing while staying compassionate

If you’ve ever felt resentful after helping, apologized too much or relied on others’ approval, this episode is for you. Learn how to set healthy boundaries, protect your energy and show up with authentic kindness.

Tune in now to break free from people-pleasing and embrace kindness rooted in confidence and choice.

Blog article: https://www.hushyourmind.com/signs-of-people-pleasing/

Free EFT Session / Interview: https://www.hushyourmind.com/interview/

Free EFT Meditation for People-Pleasing: https://hushyourmind.com/newsletter/

Speak Your Truth Program: https://hushyourmind.com/coaching/

Break Free From People-Pleasing Course: https://www.hushyourmind.com/people-pleasing-course/

More resources

Am I Codependent? 5 Glaring Signs of Codependency - E27: https://hushyourmind.com/signs-of-codependency/

Reddit post: https://www.reddit.com/r/Codependency/comments/1mksyev/is_the_word_codependency_outdated/

How to Stop Constant Fighting in a Relationship - E5: https://www.hushyourmind.com/how-to-stop-constant-fighting-in-a-relationship/

Perhaps traditional talk therapy hasn't helped much. Or you've tried several different coaches and modalities and you're thinking, There must be an easier way! You've heard of Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT or tapping) and are curious if it could be helpful. This evidence-based therapeutic method made the biggest difference in my own codependency recovery. Listen to this episode to learn 3 easy EFT Tapping tips for codependency that you can try on your own to feel more calm and clear.

Blog article (+ photo of tapping points): https://www.hushyourmind.com/eft-tapping-tips-codependency/

Free EFT Session / Interview: https://www.hushyourmind.com/interview/

Free EFT Meditation for People-Pleasing: https://hushyourmind.com/newsletter/

Speak Your Truth Program: https://hushyourmind.com/coaching/

Break Free From People-Pleasing Course: https://www.hushyourmind.com/people-pleasing-course/

Mentioned resources

How Does EFT Tapping Work? Here's the Science Behind It - E6: https://www.hushyourmind.com/how-does-eft-tapping-work-science/

Emotional Freedom Techniques: A Brief Guide to Relieve Stress and Pain - E3: https://www.hushyourmind.com/what-is-emotional-freedom-techniques/

Guilt After Setting Boundaries EFT Tapping Session - E46: https://www.hushyourmind.com/setting-boundaries-guilt-eft-tapping/

What Is the Inner Critic & 3 Ways to Deal With It - E33: https://www.hushyourmind.com/inner-critic/

Soothing Your Inner Critic: EFT Tapping Demo (+ video) - E53: https://www.hushyourmind.com/soothing-your-inner-critic-eft-tapping/

The future depends on all of us learning how to find compassion for our enemies. Our own inner battles may contribute to outer conflicts and a fractured society. We all have a role to play to create a better world where everyone is valued. Find out what compassion truly is and how to cultivate it.

Blog article: https://hushyourmind.com/how-to-find-compassion-for-our-enemies

Free EFT Session / Interview: https://www.hushyourmind.com/interview/

Free EFT Meditation & Guide for People-Pleasing: https://hushyourmind.com/newsletter/

Speak Your Truth Program: https://hushyourmind.com/coaching/

Break Free From People-Pleasing Course: https://www.hushyourmind.com/people-pleasing-course/

"Have you ever left your relationship?" It's a question a few of my readers and listeners have asked me during my research interviews. Oof, some things are harder to talk about! The decision to stay or leave is different for each person. Even if the situation is detrimental to your well-being, there are many factors to carefully consider. Tune in to learn a few common reasons why it's hard to leave abusive relationships.

Blog article: https://www.hushyourmind.com/why-its-hard-to-leave-abusive-relationships/

Free EFT Session / Interview: https://www.hushyourmind.com/interview/

Free EFT Meditation & Guide for People-Pleasing: https://hushyourmind.com/newsletter/

Private sessions: https://hushyourmind.com/coaching/

Break Free From People-Pleasing Course: https://www.hushyourmind.com/people-pleasing-course/

Setting boundaries is radical… In a society that pressures us to be like everyone else, it takes guts to stand up for yourself and live life on your terms. Listen to this episode to learn the top 3 “mistakes” aka opportunities in setting boundaries.

Blog article: https://www.hushyourmind.com/top-3-mistakes-in-setting-boundaries/

Break Free From People-Pleasing Course: https://www.hushyourmind.com/people-pleasing-course/

Free EFT Session / Interview: https://www.hushyourmind.com/interview/

Free EFT Meditation & Guide for People-Pleasing: https://hushyourmind.com/newsletter/

Private sessions: https://hushyourmind.com/coaching/

Sexuality is about so much more than having sex. It's about knowing ourselves, noticing our senses and becoming present. My erotic awakening taught me that joy and pleasure are our birthright. In this episode, sexologist Iva Veazey shares why we need to embrace our sexuality and simple tips to improve our sex life, with or without a partner.

Blog article: https://www.hushyourmind.com/sexual-wellness-with-iva/

Watch an excerpt: https://youtu.be/FqTU0wiHEvE

Connect with Iva

Website: https://www.ivaveazey.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iva.veazey/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iva-veazey-014abb7/

Substack: https://ivaveazey.substack.com/

Connect with Annie

Free EFT Session / Interview: https://www.hushyourmind.com/interview/

Free EFT Meditation & Guide for People-Pleasing: https://hushyourmind.com/newsletter/

Insight Timer: https://insighttimer.com/hushyourmind/

Private sessions: https://hushyourmind.com/coaching/