In this episode of Girls With Opinions, we’re unpacking people pleasing — what it actually is, why it’s so hard to let go of, and how it quietly impacts your mental health, relationships, and sense of self.

We talk about how people pleasing often gets mistaken for being kind, flexible, or “easygoing,” when in reality it’s rooted in fear, self-protection, and the need for approval. We break down what people pleasing really looks like day to day, the toll it takes over time, and why it keeps you disconnected from your own needs.

Most importantly, we talk about how to start challenging people pleasing — without swinging to the other extreme or feeling like you have to become someone you’re not. This is a compassionate, honest conversation about choosing authenticity over approval and learning to be okay with discomfort as you grow.

💬 In this episode:

• What people pleasing actually is (and what it isn’t)
• The emotional and relational cost of constantly accommodating others
• How people pleasing shows up in everyday decisions and conversations
• Why it’s so hard to stop — even when you’re aware of it
• Practical ways to challenge people pleasing patterns

✨ You’ll walk away with:

• A clearer understanding of your own people pleasing tendencies
• Permission to honor your needs without guilt
• Tools to practice boundaries and self-trust
• A reminder that being honest is not the same as being unkind

📲 Join the conversation on Instagram and tell us where you’re ready to stop people pleasing:

• Erin: @ErinBurnsWellness
• Kristy: @KristyCastilloFit