Episode 114 - Being Bullied and Becoming a People Pleaser

Send us a textMany women who struggle with people-pleasing often blame themselves, but these habits are usually rooted in deeper issues that are beyond our control. There can be various underlying causes, but in this episode, I share how my personal experiences with bullying have influenced my people-pleasing tendencies. If recalling your own experiences of being bullied brings up strong emotions--it’s okay to skip this episode if it feels too tender. But if you’re ready, I invite you to explore how these early wounds may have influenced your people-pleasing—and how healing starts with self-compassion, not self-criticism. Here’s what I cover:An overview of the four nervous system responses—fight, flight, freeze, and fawnA deep dive into the “fawn” nervous system response and how it connects bullying to people-pleasingHow bullying-related shame impacts our sense of worthinessA visualization exercise that uses arts work to help you heal your inner childWhy being attuned to others’ needs might actually be a trauma responseA compassionate question to ask yourself that will reveal the beliefs you formed about safety and belongingDr. Ramani Clip: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHL5jFLMbE2/?hl=en Find Sara here:https://sarafisk.coachhttps://pages.sarafisk.coach/difficultconversationshttps://www.instagram.com/sarafiskcoach/https://www.facebook.com/SaraFiskCoaching/https://www.tiktok.com/@sarafiskcoachhttps://www.youtube.com/@sarafiskcoaching1333What happens inside the free Stop People Pleasing Facebook Community? Our goal is to provide help and guidance on your journey to eliminate people pleasing and perfectionism from your life. We heal best in a safe community where we can grow and learn together and celebrate and encourage each other. This group is for posting questions about or experiences with material learned in The Ex-Good Girl podcast, Sara Fisk Coaching social media posts or the free webinars and trainings provided by Sara Fisk Coaching. See you inside!Book a Free Consult