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Are you a People Pleaser?
Are you a People Pleaser?
Are you a People Pleaser?
Wednesday 4th June 2025
Vic and Hamish discuss people-pleasing in sobriety, exploring its impact with humour and honesty. Are you a People Pleaser too?
22 minutes
Humorous
Honest
Relatable
Entertaining
Introspective
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Episode Overview
- People-pleasing can lead to emotional exhaustion.
- Balancing social connections and personal needs is challenging.
- Hosting parties can be overwhelming for People Pleasers.
- It's important to set boundaries and practice self-care.
- Humour helps in understanding and managing people-pleasing.
Being a People Pleaser does make me feel drained and disrespected at times. And actually, I'm fed up with it.
Ever found yourself saying 'yes' to everything, even when your heart screams 'no'? You're not alone. In this lively episode of 'Sober Awkward', Vic and Hamish tackle the intriguing topic of being a 'People Pleaser'. With their trademark humour and honesty, they explore how this trait manifests in sobriety and whether it's more a curse than a blessing.
As Vic and Hamish share their own experiences, you’ll find out why Vic feels like a friendly Labrador – eager to make others happy, yet often exhausted by the effort. Hamish chimes in with his own tales of sticking to plans at the expense of his own needs. The duo doesn't shy away from discussing the emotional toll of people-pleasing, from overextending oneself to hosting parties that feel more like work than fun.
They ask the question: when does being accommodating turn into self-neglect? It's a conversation filled with relatable anecdotes, such as Vic’s embarrassing phone call to a stranger offering support, only to be met with a firm 'no thanks'. The episode is a rollercoaster of emotions, from laughter to introspection, as they ponder if it's possible to break free from the people-pleasing cycle.
Whether you're the kind who rotates socks so none feel left out or someone who just can't say 'no', this episode offers both entertainment and food for thought. So why not dive in and see if you can spot a bit of yourself in their stories?