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EPISODE · Nov 29, 2025 · 8 MIN

How to Stop People Pleasing Without Losing Yourself

from Mirror Talk: Soulful Conversations · host Tobi Ojekunle

In this soulful solo episode, Tobi Ojekunle dives deep into the emotional trap of people-pleasing — what he calls “the disease to please.” Through the powerful and heartbreaking story of Robin Williams, this episode explores how constantly seeking approval can quietly steal our peace, authenticity, and joy.Tobi shares a heartfelt reflection, ancient wisdom, biblical grounding, and practical, step-by-step tools to help you recognise, unlearn, and heal from this pattern. If you've ever said “yes” when your soul screamed “no,” this episode is your sacred permission to choose yourself.✨ Topics Covered:The root causes of people-pleasingSigns you might be suffering from the disease to pleasePractical healing strategies and boundary-setting tipsBiblical reflection: Galatians 1:10A guided reflection and healing prayer🎧 Tune in now and start your journey back to authenticity and self-love.📝 Reflection Prompt:Where in my life am I trading truth for approval?💌 Share this episode with a fellow recovering people-pleaser — it might just set them free.📲 Follow the conversation @mirrortalkpodcast on Instagram🔗 Subscribe, rate, and leave a review to support the show!Your transformation begins the moment you decide to look within.Let this book walk with you.👇 Get your copy:US/Intl: https://amzn.to/3Kk5wh4EU: https://amzn.to/48sFnG6Listen on your favourite podcast platform: ⁠https://lnkfi.re/mirrortalk⁠Don't forget to subscribe, rate, share, and comment. Thank you!CONFESSIONS is now available: https://mirrortalkpodcast.com/confessions-book/ Thank you for joining me on this MIRROR TALK podcast journey. Please subscribe to any platform and remember to leave a review and rating.Stay connected: https://linktr.ee/mirrortalkpodcast More inspiring episodes and show notes are here: https://mirrortalkpodcast.com/podcast-episodes/ Your opinions, thoughts, suggestions, and comments are important to us. Please share them here: https://mirrortalkpodcast.com/your-opinion-matters/ Could you support us by becoming a Patreon? Please consider subscribing to one or more of our offerings at http://patreon.com/MirrorTalk All proceeds will help enhance the quality of our work and outreach, enabling us to serve you better.We use and trust these podcasting tools, software, and gear. We’ve partnered with amazing platforms to give our Mirror Talk community exclusive deals and discounts: https://mirrortalkpodcast.com/mirror-talks-recommended-podcasting-tools-exclusive-discounts/ #thediseasetoplease #mirrortalk #motivation #selflove #settingfree

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