Lynn Matti
Lynn Matti
192: Are You a People Pleaser? Have Difficulty Saying No? Learn Why You Do This in Today's Episode
192: Are You a People Pleaser? Have Difficulty Saying No? Learn Why You Do This in Today's Episode
192: Are You a People Pleaser? Have Difficulty Saying No? Learn Why You Do This in Today's Episode
Monday 21st March 2022
Lynn Matti discusses fawning, a newly identified trauma response, and its effects on people-pleasing and boundary setting in The Sober Therapist SoberSoul Recovery Podcast.
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Get the buttons here!Unpacking Fawning: A Deep Dive into Trauma Responses with Lynn Matti
The term fawning offers a path to safety: escaping harm by pleasing other people and keeping them happy. Now many of us have come to learn that we do this a lot, and the word codependency is coming to mind.
Ever wondered why you can't say no or why you're always trying to keep everyone happy? In this episode of The Sober Therapist SoberSoul Recovery Podcast, Lynn Matti sheds light on the newly recognized trauma response known as fawning. Drawing from her expertise as a clinical mental health therapist, Lynn explains how fawning can lead to people-pleasing behaviors and boundary issues. She also warns against quickly labeling someone as a 'fawner' without understanding their background.
Trauma can be a complex beast, often rooted in past experiences, including those involving parents. Fawning is essentially a survival mechanism—keeping others happy to ensure one's own safety. However, this can spiral into codependency and a loss of self-awareness. Lynn offers practical advice on identifying and addressing fawning behaviors, emphasizing the importance of professional support in trauma recovery. Curious to know if fawning is affecting your life?
Tune in to this eye-opening episode and take the first step towards understanding and healing.