About this episode
Do you struggle to say “no”, even when it means compromising your health? Is people-pleasing draining your energy and leaving you feeling depleted? In this episode of Quiet the Diet , Michelle and Nicki discuss the impact of people-pleasing tendencies on health, how to set boundaries, and the importance of self-care and self-advocacy. Tune in to hear: What “sociotrophy” is, and its roots in placing value on relationships over personal independence [00:03:36] How people-pleasing can manifest in real-life health scenarios [00:05:50] Why our internal voices conflict when making decisions, particularly in health-related situations [00:07:33] The added pressure people in larger bodies may feel to people-please due to societal expectations and biases [00:08:20] How childhood experiences, low self-esteem, and fear of abandonment can contribute to developing people-pleasing behaviors [00:11:28] What hypervigilance is, and how it causes people-pleasers to overly attune to others’ emotions, even at the expense of their own well-being [00:09:42] Why you need to recognize personal limits and set boundaries to maintain health and well-being [00:20:46] How to strike the balance between activities that deplete energy and the time needed to recover [00:26:06] Embracing your own personal quirks and uniqueness as a way to set boundaries without feeling uncomfortable [00:33:59] How positive social connections can significantly impact overall health, even more than some physical health habits [00:46:09] It’s okay to ask for help and self-care is essential for overcoming people-pleasing tendencies [00:56:37] Watch the full episode on Youtube Quiet the Diet Podcast Page Follow the pod on IG Episode Page (with full transcript!) Work with Michelle: Apply to work with a functional Registered Dietitian at MSN LLC Join our holistic anxiety program Learn more about the practice Free Resources: Get started with any of our free guides Sign up for the Newsletter Join our FREE membership community! Connect with Nicki: Follow Nicki on IG @nutrition.nicki Connect with Michelle: Follow Michelle on IG