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...
Running Through Walls: The Hidden Cost of Survival Mode at Work
Advantage- From stress to strategy
25 minutes
1 month ago
Running Through Walls: The Hidden Cost of Survival Mode at Work
What if your drive to “push through” is actually a sign you’re stuck in survival mode? In this episode, Katarina sits down with Tara Christodoulou, a certified recreation therapist and mental health specialist with over a decade of experience in employee wellness, crisis stabilization, and burnout prevention. Tara has worked with everyone from at-risk youth to corporate leaders, supporting individuals navigating stress, addiction, and the demands of high-pressure environments. Together,...
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...
