EPISODE · Mar 6, 2026 · 10 MIN
The Fawn Response: Why Some People Over-Love to Stay Safe
from Love Science Today · host Kenny
Have you ever said “yes” when you meant “no”?Stayed silent to keep the peace?Felt like you had to earn love by being good, easy, or selfless?You might be experiencing the fawn response — a lesser-known trauma pattern where people over-accommodate to feel safe in relationships.In this episode, we dive deep into:What the fawn response is (and how it differs from fight, flight, and freeze)Why some people become emotional chameleons in loveThe link between childhood emotional neglect and people-pleasing in adulthoodHow fawning affects attraction, boundaries, and even self-worthSteps to break free: from self-awareness to self-protectionHow to build a relationship where you don’t have to perform to be lovedIf you’ve ever lost yourself trying to keep someone — this episode is your mirror, your map, and your permission slip to reclaim your voice.🎧 Now streaming on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, YouTube and everywhere else you get your dose of relationship clarity.
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