Eager to Please Podcast

Back for round two on the Eager to Please Podcast to talk about why so many of us struggle with self-abandonment and the need to make others happy is song-writer, author, and CEO of Discover Sooner, Nancy Deckant.    After decades of struggling with these questions without realizing the depth of the issue, Nancy shares her journey of self-abandonment to reclaiming her sense of belonging by learnin...

Divorce is one of the most financially devastating and emotionally taxing life experiences one can experience.  Yet most people enter it wildly unprepared, relying on fear, misinformation, or advice from friends who “went through it" before. So the question becomes, is keeping the peace in divorce costing women more that just money?  Joining us in this episode is Melissa Murphy Pavone, CFP® and CD...

We talk a lot about how we as adults are "eager to please", but have we stopped to think about how our children are learning these behaviors whether it's from us or the world around them? How do we help them navigate all these pressures if we struggle with it ourselves? Joining us for an incredibly insightful conversation on "are we raising our kids to be eager to please adults?" is bestselling au...

When we think of therapy, we picture this: a person sitting on a couch talking to a therapist sitting directly across from them; and often times that conversation is "filtered" for fear of being judged, disliked, or even shamed.   Joining us for this episode is Erin Snow, transformative listening strategist, who shares her journey from legal advocacy work to founding the Unmuted Room (formerly Sea...

Grief isn’t just about losing loved ones; it can also stem from losing your identity in the process of people pleasing. Many of us don’t realize the toll it takes until we’re deep in it. If you feel like you’re bending over backwards to meet others’ expectations, you’re not alone. Recognizing this grief is the first step to reclaiming your identity. Joining us to talk about the grief around people...

Joining us for this episode is author and debut memoirist, Heather Sweeney.  She shares her experience as the "ideal" military spouse and the struggles she faced as a stay-at-home mom - being adaptable, self-sufficient, undemanding, and perpetually appreciative, which she chronicled in her memoir Camouflage and other notable publications (New York Times and the Washington Post to name a few!). Her...

In this episode of the Eager to Please Podcast, I sit down with writer and editor Cindy DiTiberio about her journey through motherhood, marriage, and divorce. Cindy shares her experiences as a writer and how the pandemic prompted her to reevaluate her life. We discuss the challenges women face in balancing family responsibilities, the importance of female community, and the need to redefine succes...

In this episode of the Eager to Please podcast, I'm joined by Jenny Dreizen, COO of Fresh Starts Registry as we dive into the complexities of worthiness, people-pleasing, and the impact it has on one's self-esteem. We discuss the importance of self-acceptance and she shares her personal journey and insights of breaking free from the need to earn worthiness by embracing joy in life, emphasizing tha...

The story behind the song "I Said Yes" written by yours truly and the incredibly talented Jamie Floyd. Real. Honest. Vulnerable. This is an episode you'll want to grab some tissues. Follow us on Facebook & Instagram @eagertopleasepodcast

Joining me for another episode on learning to love yourself is Oona Metz, Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and a Certified Group Psychotherapist who launches her Essential Divorce Guide for Woman, called Unhitched, in January 2026. Her book is a compassionate and practical resource meant to help women in all stages of the divorce process navigate the messy waters by way of vignettes int...

As we wind down our first year of production, I just wanted to say THANK YOU to all our listeners and podcast guests. Your support means so much. I look forward to spending some much needed down time with friends and family and hope 2026 brings you an abundance of peace, reflection and self-love.  Hope you'll continue to join us for the ride! Happy Holidays! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram! @e...

Have you ever felt stuck and wondered if something was missing from your life? Have you ever longed for more emotional intimacy with your partner? Joining us for a fascinating discussion on the price we pay for not knowing how to have the right conversations is Colette Jane Fehr, a licensed psychotherapist, specializing in couples’ therapy, and a nationally recognized relationship expert who has h...

One of the most uncomfortable conversations we have is a loving one with ourselves.  It feels unnatural - almost a foreign concept - because we've been programmed that it's could be viewed as self-centered, arrogant or even narcissistic.  We would never talk to a stranger or good friend the way we sometimes talk to ourselves. So why is that? Joining us for this episode is life transition coach, Ke...

Life has a way of throwing us curveballs and sometimes the marks left behind, visible or invisible, are painful.   Learning to love yourself through the ups and downs is a learned practice, but this month we are exploring how to get back up when set backs occur. Follow us on socials! Instagram & Facebook @eagertopleasepodcast

In this episode we explore the difference between anger and resentment,  how these two emotions are interconnected and talk about some ways we can work through these emotions in a healthy way before things get out of hand.   Follow us on socials! Facebook & Instagram @eagertopleasepodcast

On a daily basis, women shoulder much of the responsibility for meeting the needs of others. This manifests in countless ways, both at home and in the workplace. We carry the mental load required to keep our households and lives running smoothly—whether we want to or not—and this largely invisible, exhausting work is far from a typical 9-to-5. It is constant, so it’s no wonder so many women feel f...

As humans, one of the heaviest burdens we carry around with us is resentment. This silent but deadly emotion begins as a small seedling that we continue to brush off until it snowballs into a gigantic storm that hits hard and often spares no one. Join me in this episode as I share some personal experiences of how resentment has affected me personally. I'm willing to bet there's something in here t...

Anger and resentful are normal feelings for any of us to have. It’s when we get stuck in these emotions that it turns into a dangerous place to live. When we feel anger or resentment it’s our body’s way of signaling "hey, pay attention to me!"  That's what this song, Welcome Home, encapsulates.  The desire to feel seen when you're the one at home doing the day-to-day heavy lifting.  A little grati...

Why is being vulnerable so difficult? Why is it so hard to be open, and what happens when we finally are? Join me in this episode as a very dear friend shares a few personal stories on how being willing to be vulnerable, having the tough conversations and asking the right questions saved her marriage and reconnected her with her husband. This is an episode you don't wanna miss! Follow us on Facebo...

Nothing's more important than leaning on your support system to get through a tough time. But it's not always easy for people pleasers to let that support system be there, when they're the ones who are usually doing the supporting. Hear what we've got to say about it in this episode! Follow us on Facebook & Instagram @eagertopleaespodcast

Every relationship has its ups and downs. But when you spend years building up walls to keep others from getting too close, it wreaks havoc on your relationships, personal well-being and ability to communicate effectively. Join me in this episode as we discuss why it's so important to develop your vulnerability muscle and how starting small can yield big results! Follow us on Facebook & Instag...

Where are my Miss Independents?! I know you can do it all, but it's OK to allow others to help now and again. In this episode, we shed some light on what it means to Let'm, and it's not what Mel Robbins is talking about. Take a listen to find out how we define it! Follow us on Facebook & Instagram @eagertopleasepodcast

Baby registries - check! Wedding/engagement registries - check! But a divorce registry?! Are you for real?  Yep, totally. Excited to sit down with Olivia Dreizen Howell as we dive into this total mindset shift that divorce doesn't mean failure. It means celebrating the difficult decision to dig in, do the work, and start living the life you were meant to live. Starting fresh - a one-stop shop with...

Is it possible for there to be a positive side to divorce? Join me in this episode a we discuss!   Follow us on Instagram & Facebook @eagertopleasepodcast

Guess who's in the hot seat this week? I had the honor of being a guest on "The Good Enough Woman" hosted by my fellow podcaster and friend, Corrine Morse. Grab your cup of coffee and join us as we chat about finding yourself after divorce and knowing that you are good enough - just where you are. Follow Corrine's podcast here! The Good Enough Woman