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EPISODE · Mar 25, 2025 · 18 MIN

Ep 130: Fix-It Mode

from Your Favorite You · host Melissa Parsons

Are you the person your friends and family turn to when they have a problem? This can feel fulfilling for those of us who identify as helpers and caregivers, but it can also lead to an unhealthy role–the fixer. Our tendency to fix things for others often comes from a place of love, but it can actually hinder growth—both theirs and our own. When we pause, breathe, and resist the urge to jump into fix-it mode, we create space for authentic connection and genuine development.In this episode, I share tools and phrases to use that will help you practice offering support while also providing space for your loved ones to find their own solutions. We’ll explore how finding this balance will profoundly transform your relationships and help you live more in alignment with your favorite version of yourself.Click HERE to get the full show notes.

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Are you the person your friends and family turn to when they have a problem? This can feel fulfilling for those of us who identify as helpers and caregivers, but it can also lead to an unhealthy role–the fixer. Our tendency to fix things for others often comes from a place of love, but it can actually hinder growth—both theirs and our own. When we pause, breathe, and resist the urge to jump into fix-it mode, we create space for authentic connection and genuine development. In this episo...

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