In this episode, I'm reflecting on my recent experience of being a guest on a podcast for the first time and how imposter syndrome and anxiety showed up. If you ever struggle with feelings of not being good enough, please know you're not alone! I talk you through techniques you can use to help you shift your mindset, reframe negative thoughts, and stop self-doubt controlling what you do or don't do.

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This episode explores the link between ADHD, trauma, and people-pleasing, and how these patterns can stop you from living authentically. I discuss how being told you are 'too much' has a lasting impact on you and can lead to masking, approval-seeking, and shrinking your true self to be accepted and feel like you fit in. I share insights on recognising these patterns and practical steps to break-fee to embrace your authentic self.

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If the thought of confrontation makes you feel sick, perhaps your body shakes and your brain feels scrambled when it comes to trying to articulate yourself, this one's for you. I explore the very common fear of confrontation - the why behind it and the what to do about it. If this resonates with you please reach out on instagram and let me know, I'd love to hear from you.

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When it comes to going on a night out or meeting friends do you find yourself stressing out about what to wear and worrying what people will think of how you look? Perhaps you end up with clothes all over the place after so many outfit changes and scrutinising yourself in the mirror. You might ring your friends to see what they're wearing because you feel paralysed by indecision. Please know you're not alone! I've been there and so have lots of women I've worked with. In this episode I explore all of this and how you can start embracing more of your authentic self when it comes to getting ready.

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In this episode I share the simple yet profound words my daughter said that prompted me to reflect on how we treat and speak to ourselves. I share an easy technique you can use to help break free from your inner critic so you can start speaking to yourself with less hate and more kindness and self-compassion. Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe if you found this helpful.

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Do you notice you always seem to feel particularly anxious when you're around a certain person in your life? Perhaps it's more than one person. Despite 'knowing' you don't need to feel anxious you can't help but feel uncomfortable or on edge around them. In this episode we'll explore why you might feel that way and you'll discover how to figure out what's going on for you when you're around that person and what to start doing about it.

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You are probably familiar with the more obvious signs of people-pleasing such as struggling to say no to things you don't want to do or bending over backwards for people at the expense of your own needs, but what about the less obvious signs?

People-pleasing becomes so engrained that some habits we pick up are so normalised they go under the radar and we don't see them for what they are - a manifestation of people-pleasing.

Here I explore 5 habits you might not have clocked as people-pleasing and why it's important to practice noticing how people-pleasing is showing up in your daily life. I also offer some ideas for you to start breaking these habits, in a manageable way.

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If you find yourself saying yes when you really want to say no, always putting others first and feeling burnt out in the process, then this podcast is for you. I’m Charlotte Bailey, an experienced attachment and trauma-informed psychotherapist—and a former anxious people-pleaser myself.

With 15 years as a therapist and 20 years of studying psychology, I help people get to the root of their people-pleasing so they can say no without guilt and anxiety, and start living life on their own terms—authentically and unapologetically.

In this podcast, we’ll explore the ins and outs of people-pleasing: why it happens, what the signs are, and the impact it can have on your life. I'll be sharing personal and professional insights, tips and strategies you can use to help you break free from people-pleasing and finally put yourself first without feeling like a bad person.

I’m passionate about normalising therapy and making it more relatable, so expect down-to-earth, no-nonsense conversations—with the occasional bit of humour thrown in (fingers crossed!). My aim is to help you feel empowered to discover who you truly are, and experience the freedom that comes with letting go of the need to constantly please others.

So, if you're ready to stop bending over backwards for everyone else and start living the life you want, stay tuned. Let's dive in and break free from people-pleasing, together.

Join me over on Instagram for regular updates, posts and talks about all things people-pleasing and feel free to DM me any content ideas: https://www.instagram.com/charlotte_bailey_therapies/

Visit my website to book a FREE initial call and we can chat about how I can help you address the root cause of your people-pleasing so you can start saying 'no' without anxiety and guilt and discover your authentic self: https://www.charlottebaileytherapies.com/