People Pleasing Isn’t Love, It’s Survival Mode Why Saying Yes Feels Safer Than Being Yourself

Do you struggle with people pleasing, over-apologizing, or putting everyone else’s needs before your own, especially with family, partners, or authority figures?

In this episode of The Mother Wound Project Podcast, host Tandi breaks down the hidden psychology behind people pleasing and explains why it’s not a personality trait, it’s a trauma response known as fawning.

If you were raised by an emotionally immature or critical mother, this episode will help you understand why:

• Saying no feels terrifying
• Disagreement triggers anxiety
• You feel responsible for other people’s emotions
• Your needs feel “too much” or unsafe to express
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