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Apr 8
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480 People Pleasers and the Shame They H...

Kimberley Quinlan, LMFT | Anxiety & OCD Specialist
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In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with Maggie Nick to explore why so many "good kids" grow into adults carrying deep shame, people-pleasing patterns, and fear of disappointing others—and how healing begins with compassion and understanding.

 

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