S1 EP13 People Pleasers Are Manipulators

Episode 13 of the The Adults' Table podcast, hosted by Fernanda Rodrigues, titled "S1 EP13 People Pleasers Are Manipulators" was published on May 14, 2025 and runs 10 minutes.

May 14, 2025 ·10m · The Adults' Table

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Summary

People pleasers aren’t just “nice”. They’re manipulators. I know that’s hard to hear, but I’m saying it because I need to hear it too. In this episode, we’re unpacking the truth behind people-pleasing: why it’s not as selfless as it seems, how it disconnects you from your true self, and how it’s ultimately a form of control rooted in the fear of being unloved.If you’ve ever found yourself constantly saying yes, avoiding conflict, or becoming whoever someone else needs you to be just to feel safe... this episode is for you. 00:00 Intro1:11 why are we people pleasers?5:12 why it’s hard to change 6:01 manipulating others9:24 you’re loved for who you are

Episode Description

People pleasers aren’t just “nice”. They’re manipulators. I know that’s hard to hear, but I’m saying it because I need to hear it too.

In this episode, we’re unpacking the truth behind people-pleasing: why it’s not as selfless as it seems, how it disconnects you from your true self, and how it’s ultimately a form of control rooted in the fear of being unloved.

If you’ve ever found yourself constantly saying yes, avoiding conflict, or becoming whoever someone else needs you to be just to feel safe... this episode is for you.

00:00 Intro

1:11 why are we people pleasers?

5:12 why it’s hard to change

6:01 manipulating others

9:24 you’re loved for who you are