Overcoming People Pleasing: Strategies for Setting Boundaries and Honoring Yourself

In this episode, Colin and Monique delve into the roots of people pleasing, a behavior driven by fear of conflict and rejection. Often starting in childhood, this survival pattern can erode one's energy, boundaries, and sense of self. They discuss the importance of honoring your truth and establishing boundaries to prevent self-abandonment. Through personal anecdotes, they explore the challenges of integrating self-love and setting boundaries, underscoring the need for daily practice and self-compassion. The extended episode on Patreon includes practical frameworks for setting boundaries and journal prompts to support this journey.

00:00 Introduction to People Pleasing

00:05 The Fear Behind People Pleasing

00:31 Personal Experiences and Insights

01:05 Setting Boundaries and Self-Care

01:52 The Impact of Childhood Experiences

04:37 The Importance of Self-Love

10:13 Struggles with Boundaries and Burnout

16:02 Integrating Past Traumas

17:38 Redefining Self-Honor

19:26 Challenging Body Image Norms

21:13 Rethinking Hustle Culture

21:46 Questioning Beliefs and Finding Stillness

23:50 The Power of Saying No

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