Are you a people pleaser: Here's how to stop

In this video, I share a personal story behind a childhood photo — and how it reveals something deeper about people pleasing. We’ll explore the fawn response, a lesser-known trauma reaction where we prioritise others’ needs to feel safe. If you’ve ever struggled to say no, felt responsible for other people’s emotions, or apologised too much — this might be why. I’ll explain what people pleasing really is, where it comes from, and most importantly, how to start breaking free from it.About Dr Tony WestonPsychotherapist, executive coach, clinical supervisor, award-winning researcher, and creator of the Lifelong Capacities Map® — Dr Tony Weston.BooksTransform Your Life: The Ultimate Guide to Self Mastery: The Lifelong Capacities Map for Thriving, Healing, and Human Development https://amzn.eu/d/eDeLeUdI’ve Been Triggered: A Guide to Understanding and Managing Triggered States https://amzn.to/426rIC5Work with Dr TonyBook: https://calendly.com/drtonyweston/new-meetingEmail: [email protected]• Website: https://psychevita.com• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Transform_with_Dr_Tony• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.tony.weston• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drtonyweston• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-tony-weston-556375340Important note disclaimerThis content is for education and personal development and is not a substitute for medical, psychiatric, or psychological care.Trademarks statementThe Lifelong Capacities Map®, PsycheVita®, PsycheVita Skills not Pills® and PsycheScription® are protected trademarks of Dr Tony Weston. You’re welcome to reference these ideas for personal/educational use; for professional/commercial use, please request permission via DrTonyWeston.com.#PeoplePleasing #FawnResponse #TraumaHealing #SetBoundaries #ComplexTrauma #EmotionalHealth #ChildhoodTrauma #MentalHealthAwareness #TherapyJourney #SelfWorth #InnerChildHealing #BreakTheCycle #CPTSDRecovery #EmotionalResilience #HealingFromTrauma #NervousSystemRegulation #SayNoWithoutGuilt #StopPeoplePleasing #MentalWellbeing #DrTonyWeston