Why Taking Up Space Feels Dangerous - And Why That Makes Complete Sense
If taking up space feels threatening - if your voice gets smaller, your body contracts, and you leave conversations feeling less than you arrived - this isn't a confidence problem. It's a nervous system one. Learn why your body learned to shrink and what actually helps.
Why You Feel Responsible for Everyone Else's Feelings (And How to Stop)
If you over-function, people-please, and carry everyone's emotions and don’t know why or how to stop - this is why. I explain what hyper-responsibility is, why you do it, and how to stop.
Signs of a One-Sided Relationship: When You’re Always the One Giving
Always feeling like you’re the one giving more in relationships? Learn the signs of a one-sided relationship, what is just over-giving vs true codependency, and steps to take to create healthier, more balanced connections.
Where Does Resentment Come From (And How to Heal It in Your Relationships)
Resentment doesn’t make you a bad person - it’s a signal. Learn where resentment comes from, what it’s telling you, and how to heal for healthier relationships.
8 Steps To Rebuild Self-Trust After Years Of People-Pleasing
After years of people-pleasing, it’s common to lose trust in yourself! In this blog, we’ll explore how rebuilding self-trust is a key part of healing - and the steps you can take to reconnect with your needs, your voice, and your self of self.
What Is People Pleasing? Signs, Root Causes, and How to Stop
People pleasing is often seen as being kind - but when it comes at the cost of your own needs, energy, and authenticity it can leave you feeling drained and invisible. In this blog, we’ll explore what people pleasing really is, common signs you may be stuck in these patterns, where it comes from, and how to overcome people pleasing and reconnect with your true self!
We know the fight-flight-freeze-response, but what is the fawn response?
The fawn response is a trauma response that shows up as people-pleasing, over-apologizing, and abandoning your own needs to keep others happy or “keep the peace.” Learn what the fawn trauma response is, why it develops, and how to begin healing - from a licensed therapist specializing in relational trauma and people pleasing.