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Why You Can’t Say No: Breaking the People-Pleasing Cycle | The Healing Project
In this episode of The Healing Project, host Dervla Meara explores the deep psychological roots of people-pleasing and how to break free from the cycle of chronic compliance. This guide is essential for individuals struggling with anxiety, low self-esteem, and codependency who feel a physical tightness in their chest when asked to say no. We examine how childhood conditioning creates a 'silent contract' where safety is equated with usefulness, leading adults to suppress their own needs to avoid abandonment or conflict. By understanding that people-pleasing is often a survival mechanism rather…
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