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90: The People Pleasing Trap (And How To Escape It)

In our last episode, we met Wendy, a professional drained by constant giving with little in return. Alongside guest Sharon Weinstein, we explored the “disease to please” and its impact on well-being.

In this solo episode, Jay opens up about his own journey as a recovering people pleaser, offering a clear 4-step framework for breaking free from self-sacrifice and approval-seeking. With real talk and grounded strategies, he challenges the hidden motivations behind people pleasing and provides empowering ways to meet your needs without guilt.

Jay shares how to spot people-pleasing patterns in…

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