#35. People-pleasing, self-abandonment, and how to set boundaries - with Aparna Sagaram, LMFT

"How do I know if I'm a people-pleaser?" It's also known as the need to prove your worth. In this episode 2 people-pleasers join forces to talk about the ways in which people pleasing has showed up for throughout our lives. As Brene Brown says, "If our self worth is not high, we are quick to change we are." Aparna Sagaram, is an LMFT providing Mental Health Services since 2014, helping couples and individuals step into more authentic versions of themselves and heal relationships. We'll hear from Aparna about her people-pleasing nature as it relates to being a child of immigrant parents — "In the South Asian cultures women are taught to think of themselves last" — and what tools she uses to snap out of people pleasing. We'll also discuss boundary setting — giving yourself permission to walk away from something and circle back. Finally, we'll discuss some personal life experiences around self-abandonment, sexual upbringing, and taking things personally. We'll teach you how to ask for what you want and need...because your needs ARE important...you just have to believe that. Interested in working with a Sex & Relationship Coach? www.ellenmelon.com/intimacy-coaching ____________________ About Ellen Melon: Sex & Relationship Coach and Un-Educator Ellen Melon links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellenmelonshow/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/EllenMelonShow Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ellenmelonshow Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL_F0bL0mItXS-jundACwnA Website: https://www.ellenmelon.com