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Aug 2025
18m 10s

How to Stop Being a People Pleaser

Rob Dial
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Do you say “yes” when you want to say “no?" In this episode, I break down the childhood roots of people-pleasing, the hidden costs it has on your happiness and identity, and practical steps to set boundaries, be assertive, and reclaim your sense of self. 
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