Why do we keep saying "yes" to everyone else while our own world quietly falls apart? This episode dives into the psychology of Sociotropy and the "fawn" response, revealing how the safety we try to buy with compliance eventually leads to total burnout.

Have you ever felt like a lightbulb that’s been left on for too long—working perfectly for everyone else until the moment you flicker out? We often mistake self-neglect for virtue, falling into Unmitigated Communion where we obsess over others' needs even while our own house is on fire. Today, we break down why "people pleasing" is a survival strategy, not a personality trait, and how to reclaim your "no" without the crushing weight of guilt.

Whether you’re struggling with workplace burnout, social anxiety, or the exhaustion of being the "reliable one, ...