Kathryn Nicolai, creator of the Nothing Much Happens podcast, learns at an early age to diminish her own needs. She never wants to become a problem for other people, so she pretends like she’s always okay. When she gets an opportunity to study abroad in Italy, a difficult experience with her host family causes her to retreat further into herself. It’s only w ... Show More
Sep 29
The magic that ripples out when we share our passions with others, by Matthew Mercer
Every Thursday night, Matthew Mercer leads a merry band through a maze of goblins, spells, and enchantments, as he plays an immersive role-playing game. In our story, Matthew explores what these creative games open up in him and how shining his light into the world gives others p ... Show More
37m 8s
Sep 22
What my father gave me, by Shawn Colvin
Shawn Colvin grows up in a dangerous house. There’s a dad with a hair-trigger temper. But there’s also a dad who builds things, and who plays music, who teaches Shawn how to play a guitar. Years later, an out-of-the-blue phone call gives Shawn the opportunity to explain to her da ... Show More
35m 19s
Sep 2024
How to Stop Pleasing Everyone But Yourself | Natalie Lue
<p>What if you could finally stop contorting yourself to please others and start living authentically on your own terms? In this honest episode, Natalie Lue, author of "The Joy of Saying No," opens up about her pivotal shift from people-pleasing into embodying her truest self.</p ... Show More
1h 5m
Oct 2023
AP 535: What to do When You Have Given so Much Away, You Have Nothing Left to Give || with Nicole Walters
Nicole Walters, author, podcaster, daughter of immigrants, and self-made millionaire, opens up about her life, which includes adopting three girls, starting her own business, navigating a challenging marriage, and experiencing various personal struggles. She discusses how she fel ... Show More
39m 44s
Jan 2025
3465: If You’re Tired of Struggling: You’re Not the Only One by Krista O'Reilly-Davi-Digui of A Life in Progress
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Episode 3465:
Krista O'Reilly-Davi-Digui's reflections explore the exhausting cycle of struggling to prove one's worth and offer a ... Show More
10m 44s
Jul 2023
S3 Ep46: What To DO When People Don't Like the New, Healthy You - Boundaries and More with Nathalie
As Dr. Sarno always said, you do NOT need to change your life to be out of chronic pain. As we also acknowledge here, sometimes when you know yourself more deeply, it's hard to keep showing up as people-pleasing, codependent, and boundary-less. Today on the pod we feature a Speak ... Show More
22m 55s
Nov 2025
3793: You Don’t Have to Adjust Who You Are to Please Others by Charlotte Hosier with Tiny Buddha
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3793: Charlotte Hosier shares a powerful journey from chronic people-pleasing to authentic living, revealing how suppressin ... Show More
11m 35s
Aug 2024
Embracing a 'Less is More’ Mindset
Today’s chat is a quick, off the cuff episode, let’s dive into the mindset shift of less being more, how needed it feels in this chapter of life and how it can change the way we are navigate through today’s overwhelming world. Thank you to this episode's sponsor! • Shopify - Go t ... Show More
19m 23s