Diary of a Recovering People Pleaser

Join the conversation with Cherisse Fortunato, author and self-proclaimed recovering people pleaser, as she shares intimate stories about overcoming her people-pleasing along her path to self-discovery. Starting with her childhood background, we follow the timeline of her healing journey through aspects of her life- romantic relationships, friendships, family, and parenthood. Cherisse shares actio...

“Healing is a time to be playful...letting go, loosening your grip, being in the here and now, having some fun, having some laughter and joy."- Jenny Leckey Jenny Leckey is back with a new season of the Diary of a Recovering People Pleaser Podcast! In this episode, she reintroduces herself and the podcast's mission to offer a supportive, inclusive space for people pleasers at any stage of their he...

"I think that is all about being raised male, right? That self-silencing, not being able to express your true feelings about something." - Jeff Jolton In this episode, Jeff Jolton, an industrial organizational psychologist, shares his personal journey of overcoming people pleasing behavior in the work place and in his personal life. Jeff opens up about his struggle with balancing professional dema...

"Not only is it about taking the action, but it's also about the story that you tell yourself before, during, and after these types of experiences." - Jenny Leckey In this episode, Jenny tackles the challenges for people pleasers in a restaurant setting. She shares her personal journey after being diagnosed with celiac disease and how it forced her to advocate for her dietary needs.  Jenny pr...

"Every time you say yes to yourself, you're just getting a little bit closer to your authentic self, and the closer you get to that, the more amazing this time on this earth will be." - Jessie Mancuso In this episode, Jenny hosts a heartfelt conversation with Jessie Mancuso, a yoga and meditation teacher from North Buffalo, NY. Jessie shares insights on tapping into inner wisdom, the transformatio...

“What you focus on, you're paying for. When you're paying your attention, is it reaping the benefits? Are you getting the reward out of it?" - Jenny Leckey In this episode, Jenny shares the story of how of dealing with a severe cold & fever led to a profound realization about the importance of paying attention to what truly matters.  She discusses how being forced to slow down and rest st...

“We're moving away from the hierarchy of 'The teacher knows and the student is learning.' “ - Jenny Leckey In episode 31, Jenny discusses the importance of tuning into yourself rather than seeking external validation. Jenny explores how people often look outside themselves for answers on social media, especially on platforms like TikTok, and how this is slowing down the healing process. She emphas...

 "I realized that if I say no to someone and it's going to make them not love me, then they probably don't."- Tracie In this insightful episode, Jenny has a conversation with Tracie, a self-described recovering people pleaser, who shares her deep and personal journey of overcoming a lifetime of people pleasing.  Tracie delves into how her childhood trauma in an abusive household wired he...

“"It's like the devil, you know, Right? It's the comfort, you know.” - Jenny Leckey In this episode, Jenny discusses her transformative six-month coaching program with her Ayurveda coach, Dawn. She delves into the importance of saying goodbye to habits and relationships that no longer serve us, especially in the context of people pleasing.  Jenny shares her personal journey, including past ex...

"When you start realizing that everything is just a reflection of a person whether it's a good thing or a bad thing, it's just it's them. It's not you." - Jen Cunningham In this episode, Jenny welcomes Jen for a deep dive into overcoming people pleasing. They discuss the challenges of people pleasing in both professional and personal settings, including workplace dynamics, religious influences, an...

"Underneath all the people pleasing, underneath all the molding yourself to make other people feel comfortable, underneath all of that protective layer is your true essence, and people can see it."- Jenny Leckey  In this episode, Jenny recounts a transformative lesson during an improv class years ago. She shares how her improv teacher saw that she wasn’t taking up space on stage, instead worr...

 "When you're tapping into this divine feminine energy, this is creating a warm, insular space for yourself to be able to adhere to those boundaries." - Mary Magdalene In this episode of Diary of a Recovering People Pleaser, Jenny brings forth advice for the holiday season through a channeled message from Mary Magdalene. The message includes Mary Magdalene's wisdom on embracing divine feminin...

"Are you going to be like Violet Sorrengail? Are you going to learn the lessons before the battle comes and then be the leader and be able to objectively respond to conflicts using the tools that you learned?"- Jenny Leckey In this episode, Jenny shares her recent personal experiences of dealing with nervous system dysregulation, emotional upheaval, and the challenges of people pleasing.  She...

 "I remember going to my office and thinking, I can't believe I just f*cking copped out."- Jenny, during her people pleaser days In this episode of Ep 23: My Book Nerd Tattoo Exposed My People Pleasing Habits at Work , Jenny shares her lifelong love of reading and how it led to a pivotal moment of self-expression through a 'book nerd' tattoo (and a subsequent people pleaser aha moment). Jenny...

"True freedom is owning who you are, unfiltered, unapologetic, and fiercely confident." - Kyai "People pleasing should not be meant for self soothing." - Angel In this episode, Jenny puts on her previous high school English teacher hat and reconnects with her former students, Angel and Kyai, who are now navigating their senior year of college. They discuss the concept of being a people pleaser and...

"You are born worthy of the life that you desire, the experiences you wish to encounter, and likewise, you are worthy of growth and healing." -Archangel Gabriel channeled by Jenny Leckey In this episode, Jenny delivers a channeled message from Archangel Gabriel who offers advice for healing from people pleasing. This message is directly from AA Gabriel - a special gift for you on your healing...

"Meditation brings stillness and peace into your life. It literally rewires your brain so that you see the world in a different way."- Jenny Leckey In this episode, Jenny explores the power of meditation and how it can help you stop from being a people pleaser. She addresses common misconceptions about meditation, highlights various styles such as EFT tapping, guided meditations, and mantra medita...

In this episode of Diary of a Recovering People Pleaser, Jenny explores the journey of overcoming people pleasing with this week's guest, Megan. You’ll hear from Megan about how she navigated the challenges of planning her wedding amidst family expectations and social pressures. She talks about how people pleasing played a role in her wedding planning experience - and how she handled some difficul...

"Everyone else, especially in romantic relationships, they were the yes. I was the really go with the flow, accommodating 'mother hen' girlfriend. " - Jenny Leckey In this episode of Diary of a Recovering People Pleaser, Jenny dives into the heart of people pleasing- the word YES!  Who is saying your yes? She explains the need to ask yourself daily if your decisions are driven by a true 'yes'...

"Rejection is a redirection to help you find your actual tribe, the people who will love you and accept you just the way that you are." - Liliana In this episode ofDiary of a Recovering People Pleaser, Jenny has a heart-centered conversation with Lil (Liliana), who shares her transformative journey of overcoming people pleasing tendencies.  The conversation explores how what we often learn as...

Making assumptions and taking things personally are probably some of the two biggest shifts that we can make internally. - Jenny Leckey Book Spotlight Episode! In this episode of Diary of a Recovering People Pleaser, Jenny shares life changing concepts that were game changers in her starting to overcome people pleasing while enhancing her spiritual growth.  She draws from the book, The Four A...

In this episode of Diary of a Recovering People Pleaser, Jenny shares her secret to experiencing synchronicities and awe-filled moments: an intentional mindset.  She shares a story about how being “ stuck” behind a slow truck on the back roads of North Carolina turned into a memorable moment involving a sunrise and country field, turning an initially frustrating situation into a moment of awe...

Join Jenny in this episode of  Diary of a Recovering People Pleaseras she challenges the traditional concept of goal-setting, sharing personal stories of her career path and experiences with goal manifestation. She talks about the importance of being open to new ideas, opportunities, and experience that can inevitably lead to a shift (or ditching) of goals. Jenny invites you to consider a dif...

"It's not about the end goal because you already know that's guaranteed. It's about the choices you make in every moment."- Jenny Leckey It's time for a pep talk! In this episode of Diary of a Recovering People Pleaser , we are focusing on your vision and goals for your life. Feeling some doubt? Imposter Syndrome? Second guessing yourself? This episode is for YOU! Jenny talks about how mindset det...

"Stop making assumptions. In small print: don't assume I'm a bitch for putting this on my car, but also I don't care." - Meredith Ritchie (her bumper sticker) In this episode of Diary of a Recovering People Pleaser, Jenny chats with Meredith about her personal people pleaser journey, touching on themes of childhood, family dynamics, and the struggle with people pleasing in relationships. Listen to...