In this powerful episode, Lisa A. Romano explores how codependency erodes authenticity and keeps people trapped in the exhausting cycle of people-pleasing. If you struggle to speak your truth, constantly seek approval, or fear setting boundaries, this episode will help you understand the deeper root of why you hide your authentic self—and how to begin unmasking the people pleaser within.
Why people-pleasing is a trauma response rooted in childhood survival
How codependency develops when authenticity is punished or ignored
The difference between genuine kindness and compulsive approval-seeking
Why suppressing your needs leads to resentment, burnout, and emotional confusion
Practical steps to reconnect with your true self and honor your voice
Many adult children of emotionally immature, narcissistic, or unavailable caregivers learn early on that being “the good one” is the only way to feel safe. Over time, this coping mechanism becomes a false self—one that performs for acceptance while abandoning its truth.
But healing is possible.
By understanding the connection between childhood emotional neglect and adult codependency, you can begin the courageous journey back to your authentic self—one boundary at a time.
Lisa’s 12 Week Breakthrough Method is a neuroscience-informed system designed to help you unlearn codependent behaviors, reclaim your voice, and build a self-concept rooted in worth and truth.
Learn more:
https://www.lisaaromano.com/12-wbcp
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