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EPISODE · Mar 12, 2026 · 17 MIN

“Give people pleasing the finger!” Fearne’s no longer trying to be liked

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Are you a bit of a people pleaser? Wish you could care a little less what people think about you? To celebrate her new book, Likeable: How I Broke Free From The Need To Please, Fearne’s looking at all the ways she sacrificed her needs and self-expression in order to be more palatable to others... In this chat, Fearne covers:-The real personal impact of people pleasing-How exhausting it is showing up as a performative version of yourself-Catching yourself feeling like a saintly martyr when you’re putting others’ needs first-Peer pressure making you change yourself to fit in-Why differing opinions don’t have to mean conflict-How to be both kind and boundaried-Prioritising and voicing your own needs-Being ok with some people not liking you Fearne’s new book, Likeable, is out now!Want to join the chat? Send us a voicenote, DM, or comment on Instagram @happyplaceofficial!Listen to Fearne and Friends Christmas special Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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