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Why you can't stop people-pleasing (and it's not because you're too nice)

The Savvy Psychologist's Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Mental Health by Macmillan Holdings, LLC

May 5, 202618:44Health

554. This week, Dr. Ho reveals that people-pleasing isn't a personality trait—it’s a survival strategy. If you constantly say "yes" while feeling a quiet sense of self-betrayal, you’re likely stuck in the fawn response,...

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Why you can't stop people-pleasing (and it's not because you're too nice) is an episode from The Savvy Psychologist's Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Mental Health by Macmillan Holdings, LLC. 554. This week, Dr. Ho reveals that people-pleas...

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Published May 5, 2026, 18:44 long, audio available.

Why you can't stop people-pleasing (and it's not because you're too nice)

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