People Pleasing & PerfectionismPeople Pleasing & Perfectionism
Alive and Free
When you were born, you weren’t a people pleaser. Yet many people label themselves as such today (even though it causes undue suffering). Why? Because learning to be a people pleaser usually helps you cope with a traumatic experience...
25:16•24 Nov 2022
Breaking the Chains of People Pleasing and Perfectionism with Bob Gardner
“People pleasing is a behavior that has come about for some reason, whether it's upbringing, whether it's something else, but he wasn't born being a people pleaser.”
Have you ever wondered why you feel compelled to make everyone around you happy, even at your own expense? In this episode of 'Alive and Free', Bob Gardner takes a deep dive into the often misunderstood world of people pleasing and perfectionism. Bob shares eye-opening stories, including one about a man who carried the trauma of a friend's suicide for years, leading to a porn addiction and severe depression.
By focusing on body awareness rather than just thoughts, this man found a path to genuine happiness and freedom. Bob explains how these behaviors usually stem from early traumatic experiences and offers practical advice on how to break free from them. He emphasizes the importance of tuning into your body's signals to understand and manage your addictive tendencies.
Bob also sheds light on how our brains create shortcuts that make it hard to escape these patterns but reassures us that new, healthier habits can be formed. This episode is packed with actionable insights and heartfelt stories that offer hope and practical steps for anyone struggling with addiction, depression, or anxiety. If you're ready to understand the deeper roots of your behaviors and find a way to live more freely, this episode is a must-listen.
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