Trust Us. People Pleasing IS Burning You Out.

Have you ever said yes to your boss when you really wanted to say no ? Or agreed with a colleague even though your gut was telling you they were wrong? In this episode of But Are You Happy , clinical psychologist Dr. Anastasia Hronis unpacks the psychology of people pleasing—why we do it, why we feel guilty when we don't, and how it shows up in the workplace. You'll also learn: The hidden costs of saying yes too often How being overly agreeable can lead to burnout Practical tools for assertive communication at work How to set healthy, professional boundaries with colleagues If you or someone you know needs support, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636. Both services are available 24/7 for free, confidential mental health support. Want to get in touch with us? DM @butareyouhappypod on Instagram or send us a voice memo . Our hosts are ready to hear your dilemmas—think of it as free therapy! CREDITS: Hosts: Ashani Dante & Dr Anastasia Hronis Executive Producer: Naima Brown Senior Producer: Tahli Blackman Audio Producer: Jacob Round Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on. Become a Mamamia subscriber:

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Trust Us. People Pleasing IS Burning You Out. is an episode from Lady Startup by Mamamia Podcasts.

This episode is 41:22 long.

This episode was published on Apr 11, 2026.

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