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Breaking the Cycle of People Pleasing Inherited from Parents | The Healing Journey

In this episode of The Healing Journey, host Deanna Shailer explores the deep psychological roots of people-pleasing, revealing it not as a character flaw but as an inherited survival skill passed down from parents who needed their children to be small or compliant to feel safe. This episode is specifically designed for individuals struggling with anxiety, boundary issues, and the exhaustion of constantly managing other people's emotions. If you find yourself saying 'yes' when you mean 'no,' feeling immediate resentment followed by shame, or sensing that your ability to set limits is tied to…

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