30 - The Vicki one - How friendships based on people-pleasing and perfectionism backfire (and what to do instead)

Is it too dramatic to say that friends make life worth living? Probably not! One of the longest running studies from Harvard university says this: "Robert Waldinger, director of the Harvard Study of Adult Development, says one of the biggest surprises they encountered was that what makes people happy is also what helps keep them healthy — relationships." So if you want to be happy and healthy (who doesn't?), putting energy into the relationships and community around you, is one of the best things you can do for yourself and it also benefits those around you! You know I love a win-win-win situation ;) Joined by wonderful Vicki, we had the loveliest conversation, see more information and where to connect with her below and tune in to a vulnerable, honest, sweet, whole-hearted conversation about friendships, honesty, and the horrible (but necessary) concept of friend-breakups. Vicki Smith is a licensed psychotherapist and a coach specializing in people pleasing and perfectionism. Vicki brings both her personal and professional experience into her work by blending her time as a mindfulness meditation teacher, her extensive training in Internal Family Systems as well as her background in body-centered yoga therapy. Her work allows clients to get to know the whole of their being. And her mission is to help folks not just TALK ABOUT the life they’ve always wanted, but to actually start LIVING IT OUT! Facebook Instagram Website Free resource for youu - Unleash your authentic self ------- Elise's sweet new improved website for booking coaching calls when you're ready to be your own friend. And then you bring that honesty and energy into your friendships and relationships with other humans in your precious life. Can't wait to talk with you!