Allison K. Dagney

The Emotional Abuse Recovery Podcast

Allison K. Dagney

  • The Real Reason we People Please and How To Stop

The Real Reason we People Please and How To Stop

Tuesday 21st February 2023

Allison K. Dagney explores the roots of people-pleasing and offers practical steps to overcome it in 'The Emotional Abuse Recovery Podcast'.
15 minutes
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The Emotional Abuse Recovery Podcast
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Allison K. Dagney
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Recovery from Trauma
Healing from Sexual Trauma
Healing Relationships
Mindful Recovery
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Breaking Free from People-Pleasing: Practical Tips with Allison K. Dagney

When you get to this point, you are no longer a people pleaser, and you know what. You can't be judging yourself...
Ever feel like you can't say no, always putting others' needs before your own? You might be caught in the trap of people-pleasing, a habit that often stems from early childhood experiences. In this episode of 'The Emotional Abuse Recovery Podcast', host Allison K. Dagney dives into the heart of why we people-please and, more importantly, how to stop. Drawing from her own journey as a former people-pleaser, Allison offers a relatable and empathetic perspective on this common struggle.
Allison explains that people-pleasing isn't just a personality quirk; it's a deeply ingrained habit that can be changed with effort and self-awareness. She breaks down the psychological roots of this behavior, often linked to codependency, and how it can be exacerbated by emotionally abusive relationships. If you've ever found yourself constantly seeking approval or fearing disapproval, this episode is for you. One of the key takeaways is Allison's introduction to subconscious reprogramming.
This technique involves challenging and changing the limiting beliefs that drive people-pleasing behaviors. Allison provides practical steps for listeners to start this reprogramming process, such as questioning their motivations and practicing self-compassion. She emphasizes that breaking free from people-pleasing is not an overnight fix but a journey that requires patience and consistent effort. Throughout the episode, Allison's compassionate and down-to-earth approach makes complex psychological concepts accessible.
She encourages listeners to reflect on their own behaviors and offers actionable advice to help them reclaim their autonomy. Whether you're directly affected by people-pleasing or supporting someone who is, this episode offers valuable insights and practical tools for change. Tune in to learn how to break the cycle of people-pleasing and start living a life that's true to you.