Eager to Please Podcast

Setting boundaries can be difficult if you don't know how to set healthy ones or how to communicate them effectively.  In this episode, we are blessed to sit down with Grammy-nominated, songwriter-singer and educator, Steve Seskin, as we take a deeper look at why it's important to set boundaries (even for men!) and why we chose to write Boundaries in the first place.    It's an episode you don't w...

New Month. New Theme. New Song.  Let's talk about boundaries! I don't know about you, but I always viewed boundaries as a barrier between two objects, usually put up for safety or establishing lines. In this episode we debunk the common myth that boundaries are a negative thing, rather than a healthy way of communicating and establishing effective, loving relationships. Follow us on Instagram &amp...

Wanting to be perfect goes hand in hand with people-pleasing. Join me in this episode as we take a closer look at advice from Reshma Saujani, founder and CEO of Girls Who Code. In her book "Brave, not Perfect" she shares her journey from being a perfectionist to acceptance of being perfectly imperfect in order to live a more fulfilling, authentic life.   Missed last week's episode with Megan Flore...

Adulting his hard and complicated; but we are ultimately responsible for holding ourselves accountable for living authentically and by our truest selves. In this episode I am so fortunate to sit down with Nashville-based therapist Megan Flores, to talk more in depth about   Where people pleasing comes from; Does your family or the way you were raised play a role in shaping that characteristic in y...

In this episode, we take a closer look at the story behind "Close to Home" written by Natalie Otto, John Salaway & Nick Serro. Do you feel like you're living in deja vu? Sometimes history does repeat itself; and in my case, it was a marriage that was failing, but sometimes in order to find balance you have to learn to let go of the things that are not working. Follow us on socials! #eagertople...

New month - new topic - FAMILY MATTERS! How big of a role does your family play in shaping the person you become as an adult? We take a closer look at family dynamics, relationships and generational influences to answer this question. Huge shout out to Music City Productions for producing this month's theme song, Closer to Home. Written by Natalie Otto, Nick Serro & John Salaway Produced by Jo...

People pleasers tend to say "yes" even when they mean "no".  Learn why the power of saying "no" can help you set healthy boundaries so you can continue to show up for yourself and others at your fullest. Join me in this episode as we take a look at what advice Vanessa Patrick, PhD has to say about the subject in her book "The Power of Saying No". Follow us! @eagertopleasepodcast

When we feel stuck, it's really hard to set yourself in motion to get out of that situation.  So, I sat down with my friend, Bill O'Hanlon, a successful psychotherapist and fellow songwriter, to dive deeper into one of his most popular books - "Do One Thing Different" - where he talks about 3 major places we can make changes to see personal growth and reach a place of happiness. ~Change your doing...

Being a people pleaser isn't a trait we're born having; it's one we develop over time. Join me in this episode as I share a few experiences of my earliest people pleasing moments and what finally lead to my realization that I had an unhealthy relationship with the word "NO".

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Ever wonder why you feel unhappy because you’re consumed with making everything ok for everyone else but yourself? Join us for a deep dive as we explore how family, relationships, social media and social norms make us so eager to please. Listen to some of our guests on why they think you should listen, then follow us on Facebook and Instagram at eagertopleasepodcast!