The People Pleaser Podcast

What if people pleasing isn't a personality trait—but a survival strategy? In this episode, we explore the connection between people pleasing and the nervous system, and why so many of us automatically prioritize everyone else's needs while losing touch with our own. We discuss the psychological signs of a dysregulated nervous system, how chronic people pleasing can show up physically thro...

In this episode, we return to the foundations of people pleasing—not as a flaw to fix, but as an adaptive strategy that once helped us stay safe, connected, and accepted. We explore how people pleasing often begins outside of our awareness as part of the nervous system’s protective responses to stress, trauma, and relational threat. Through a psychological lens, we unpack how people pleasing devel...

Welcome back to The People Pleaser Podcast . In this episode, Corie reintroduces the podcast and welcomes her longtime friend Cindy as co-host. Together, they share how their friendship began, how it evolved into hosting this show side by side, and why this felt like the right time to begin again. They talk about their earliest memories of people pleasing, the ways those patterns still show up tod...

In this week’s episode, I’m taking a quiet moment to reflect on nearly two years of the People Pleaser Podcast. What began as a solo passion project has become something far more meaningful, and I feel genuinely grateful for everyone who has listened, shared, and supported along the way — whether you’ve been here from the very beginning or found your way here more recently. And then… I get to shar...

Hey it's Corie! You can now send me a text! With a comment or question that I can address on the next episode xox This week, I’m unpacking some realizations about my own rigidity—especially around routines, self-care, and the belief that structure is the only thing keeping me afloat. For so long I’ve associated strict habits with success, but lately I’ve noticed a fear underneath it all… a fea...

Hey it's Corie! You can now send me a text! With a comment or question that I can address on the next episode xox In this episode, I open up about my struggle with self-judgment, perfectionism, and the discomfort of living with contradictions. How do we honor both joy and hardship at the same time? How do we find safety when life is always shifting and unpredictable? I share personal reflectio...

Hey it's Corie! You can now send me a text! With a comment or question that I can address on the next episode xox In this episode, I’m offering a simple metta (loving-kindness) meditation—one that I’ve been practicing consistently and have found to be a grounding resource in my own life. While this practice is especially meaningful for people pleasers, it’s also just a beautiful reminder for a...

Hey it's Corie! You can now send me a text! With a comment or question that I can address on the next episode xox In this episode, I open up about the discomfort of asking for help and how people pleasing shows up in both personal and professional spaces. From creating a GoFundMe for our dog River’s $11,000 knee surgery, to standing firm in my business pricing, I share the fears, avoidant tend...

Hey it's Corie! You can now send me a text! With a comment or question that I can address on the next episode xox In this episode, I’m sharing how I’ve learned to see my emotions — yes, even tears — as one of my greatest strengths. From crying in the middle of a meeting to navigating how my feelings show up in my marriage, I’m unpacking why emotions aren’t a sign of weakness, but powerful sign...

Hey it's Corie! You can now send me a text! With a comment or question that I can address on the next episode xox This week, I'm basking in the afterglow of a full, rich week of IRL connection and community. My cup is brimming , and it’s reminded me how essential it is to be seen—not just in parts, but in whole. In this episode, I share a personal update: I'm stepping away from the @...

Hey it's Corie! You can now send me a text! With a comment or question that I can address on the next episode xox In this episode, I reflect on what it means to work smarter, not harder—especially as someone who’s long believed that grinding was the only way to reach my goals. I share a personal update about the unexpected opportunity my husband and I have to purchase our first home, a milesto...

Hey it's Corie! You can now send me a text! With a comment or question that I can address on the next episode xox In this episode, I’m getting honest about the weight of loneliness and the patterns I’ve noticed that keep me from reaching out, showing up, or saying yes to connection. If you’ve ever found yourself retreating when you most need others—or struggling to leave the house even when yo...

Hey it's Corie! You can now send me a text! With a comment or question that I can address on the next episode xox Planning a getaway but bringing your people-pleasing tendencies along for the ride? 😅✈️  In this lighter episode, I’m sharing: 🌴 5 practical tips for enjoying vacation without losing yourself 🧳 How to say no, without killing the vibe 🙋‍♀️ Why it’s okay to not be the default tou...

Hey it's Corie! You can now send me a text! With a comment or question that I can address on the next episode xox In this episode of People Pleasing and Privilege , I explore: 🎙️ My experience as a white, Canadian immigrant living in the U.S. 👀 How people pleasing has shaped my silence 🧊 The violent reality of ICE raids and mass deportations—and who is protected from them 🇵🇸 The connection b...

Hey it's Corie! You can now send me a text! With a comment or question that I can address on the next episode xox Back on the 'Gram & In Business with My Man 💼❤️ In this episode, I’m spilling all the tea: I’m officially back on Instagram (@peoplepleaser.pod), and even bigger—I now work for my husband ! 😅 From learning to tame my inner people pleaser to navigating the fine line betwe...

Hey it's Corie! You can now send me a text! With a comment or question that I can address on the next episode xox In today’s episode I share: An experience of witnessing true happiness, and questioning my own Breaking down the difference between pleasing others and experiencing happiness Unpacking an example of a seemingly selfless act, but looking at the ways in which my people pleasing is ac...

Hey it's Corie! You can now send me a text! With a comment or question that I can address on the next episode xox In today’s episode I share: Reflections honouring my OWN identity, when feeling of being pulled towards attaching myself to others' Unpacking Main Character energy, asking myself who's main character am I representing? Thanks for listening and I will catch you on the next...

Hey it's Corie! You can now send me a text! With a comment or question that I can address on the next episode xox In today’s episode I share: Where the heck I've been! I quit my job! Feelings around social expectation with the seasons changing Acknowledging that I miss social media and what the last 4 months have been like without it. Thanks for listening and I will catch you on the next...

Hey it's Corie! You can now send me a text! With a comment or question that I can address on the next episode xox Today I am celebrating 50 episodes! I am feeling so much gratitude for all of you who are tuning in and supporting the podcast.  I wanted today to be a positve topic, which came easily as I am deep in my self-care game, and I wanted to share the 6 things I am doing consistently tha...

Hey it's Corie! You can now send me a text! With a comment or question that I can address on the next episode xox In today’s episode I share: Reflections on chronic stress and it's impacts How stress shows up in the body and mind Where stress comes from, what can we learn from it What is the intersection between the perceived need for control, and chronic stress? What are we going to do a...

Hey it's Corie! You can now send me a text! With a comment or question that I can address on the next episode xox In today’s episode I share: Acknowledging my privilege and how it informs with my values Breaking down my core values: integrity, community and gratitude and how they intersect with me people pleasing Am I actually embodying my values? Is my people pleasing getting in the way of li...

Hey it's Corie! You can now send me a text! With a comment or question that I can address on the next episode xox In today’s episode I share: Reflections on social bandwidth and the glory of quiet days off Feelings of place-making in a new city Finding magic at Type Townsend in Port Townsend (visit them on Instagram to know what I mean @typetownsend) Thanks for listening and I will catch you o...

Hey it's Corie! You can now send me a text! With a comment or question that I can address on the next episode xox In today’s episode I share: My take on New Years Resolutions Examining the holidays, as a People Pleaser What's to come on the pod, thank you so much for being here! * I mentioned using the Peloton App for meditation, if you are curious about trying it out you can access a FRE...

Hey it's Corie! You can now send me a text! With a comment or question that I can address on the next episode xox In today’s episode I share: Mini life update Plans to take a pause until 2025 Open to potential collabs for Season 2 As always, please join me for daily content on Instagram and Threads: @peoplepleaser.pod Thanks for listening and I will catch you on the next episode! xox Corie

Hey it's Corie! You can now send me a text! With a comment or question that I can address on the next episode xox In today’s episode I share: Reflections on the balance of friendships The topic of people pleasing and how it can hold us back from sharing our authentic selves Some life updates: an exercise in taking up space Today I mention the running challenge I am participating in for the mon...