Today, we're joined by the incredible Karen DeBonis, who takes us on a deeply personal and empowering journey of overcoming people-pleasing tendencies, advocating fiercely for her loved ones, and reclaiming her voice. 🌟In this episode, Karen shares her experience of conquering the fear of advocating for mask-wearing during the pandemic, the lessons learned from overcoming medical gaslighting, and the importance of saying "no" as a complete sentence. She delves into her emotional struggle while caring for a son diagnosed with a brain tumor and ADHD, and how people-pleasing impacted her ability to advocate for his medical care. Karen also talks about finding her voice, the challenges of writing and publishing her memoir, and using storytelling to cope with trauma and personal growth.🎧 Tune in as Stacey and Karen discuss the power of exploration and storytelling, and how embracing vulnerability can lead to meaningful connections and inner strength. Karen's insights and heartfelt advice on navigating personal and psychological hurdles will leave you motivated and empowered.

YouTube: https://youtu.be/EFBIfuwVOoE

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/karen-debonis-overcoming-people-pleasing-and-medical/id1618590178?i=1000665725514

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4gJb5xkXqNvmt5NmFnXL3lMake sure to like, comment, and subscribe for more inspiring stories and interviews. Don’t miss out on this compelling episode!Timestamps:- 00:10: Introduction and Karen DeBonis' background- 12:35: Overcoming the fear of asking others to wear a mask- 25:47: Understanding and dealing with medical gaslighting- 38:20: The impact of people-pleasing on advocating for her son- 52:15: Writing her memoir and reclaiming her voice