People Pleasing, Self-Abandonment & Learning to Trust Yourself Again

People pleasing can look like being helpful, productive, reliable, successful, or “nice”… but underneath it, many people are disconnected from who they actually are.In this episode, Meghan and Richard unpack people pleasing, why so many of us are conditioned to prioritize being liked over being authentic, and how constantly performing for approval can lead to burnout, resentment, and loss of identity.They explore:The difference between belonging and fitting inWhy people-pleasing feels emotionally “safe”How self-abandonment happens slowly over timeWhy midlife often triggers identity crisesHow to rebuild self-trustPractical ways to stop people pleasing without becoming selfishIf you’ve ever struggled with boundaries, over-explaining yourself, fear of disappointing others, or feeling like you’re performing your life instead of living it, this episode is for you.