People-pleasing isn’t just about being nice, it’s often a survival strategy learned early in life. One that helps you stay safe, connected, and accepted… but quietly leads to exhaustion and burnout. In this episode, I share parts of my own story and explore people-pleasing through a nervous system and attachment lens. We’ll look at why conflict feels threatening, why boundaries feel so hard, and how constantly managing other people’s emotions disconnects us from our own needs over time. You’l...
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People-pleasing isn’t just about being nice, it’s often a survival strategy learned early in life. One that helps you stay safe, connected, and accepted… but quietly leads to exhaustion and burnout. In this episode, I share parts of my own story and explore people-pleasing through a nervous system and attachment lens. We’ll look at why conflict feels threatening, why boundaries feel so hard, and how constantly managing other people’s emotions disconnects us from our own needs over time. You’l...
It's not just stress: The hidden cost of pushing through
Advantage- From stress to strategy
16 minutes
2 months ago
It's not just stress: The hidden cost of pushing through
In this first episode of Advantage, we unpack the hidden cost of always pushing through — how chronic stress, people-pleasing, and unresolved experiences can quietly shape the way we handle pressure. You’ll hear real insights from my work as a trauma therapist, along with personal reflections and practical ways to reconnect with yourself before burnout takes over. Because burnout isn’t a sign of weakness — it’s a sign you’ve been surviving for too long.
Advantage- From stress to strategy
People-pleasing isn’t just about being nice, it’s often a survival strategy learned early in life. One that helps you stay safe, connected, and accepted… but quietly leads to exhaustion and burnout. In this episode, I share parts of my own story and explore people-pleasing through a nervous system and attachment lens. We’ll look at why conflict feels threatening, why boundaries feel so hard, and how constantly managing other people’s emotions disconnects us from our own needs over time. You’l...
