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Dangerous side of a people pleaser (don't anger them)
Yesterday00:06:40Tap to summarizePeople pleasing is a behavioral pattern where an individual prioritizes the needs and desires of others over their own, often at the expense of their own well-being. A people pleaser frequently struggles to set boundaries because they fear rejection, conflict, or disapproval. This chronic suppression of personal needs often leads to a buildup of hidden anger, which can manifest as passive-aggressiveness, irritability, or explosive outbursts when the pressure becomes unbearable.The Cycle of ResentmentThe psychology behind people pleasing reveals that it is often rooted in a desire for safety or external validation. However, people pleasing inherently neglects the self, creating a fertile ground for resentment. When a people pleaser constantly sacrifices their time and energy, they may feel underappreciated or used. This resentment grows silently, often directed toward the very people they are trying to accommodate. Over time, this resentment becomes a toxic burden that erodes relationships and self-worth.Understanding the Role of AngerMany discussions on anger and people pleasing psychology highlight that the inability to say "no" is essentially an act of self-betrayal. When a people pleaser avoids conflict, they bury their true feelings, allowing anger to simmer beneath the surface. According to anger and people pleasing reddit threads, many individuals report that they do not realize they are angry until they hit a breaking point. These anger and people pleasing reddit communities often serve as a space for people to vent about how their passive nature invited mistreatment. Furthermore, the anger and people pleasing reddit discourse emphasizes that identifying these patterns is the first step toward reclaiming autonomy.Reclaiming Your VoiceThe anger and people pleasing meaning in a therapeutic context refers to the repression of one's truth to maintain harmony. Once you understand the anger and people pleasing meaning, you can begin to see that your frustration is a signal—it is your psyche telling you that your boundaries have been violated. When you finally grasp the anger and people pleasing meaning, you stop viewing your irritation as a character flaw and start viewing it as a tool for change.In contrast to the destructive repression of standard anger, there is the concept of sacred rage. Sacred rage is the transformative energy found when one stops being a people pleaser and begins to honor their own truth. Sacred rage is not about hurting others; it is about the fierce, protective energy required to reclaim one’s life from the demands of others. By channeling sacred rage, an individual can set firm boundaries, transforming suppressed fury into a powerful catalyst for personal growth.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jamie-fitzjohn/donations
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Why spying turns you on (Voyeurism)
2d ago00:05:13Tap to summarizespying on people voyeuristic psychologywhat is voyeuristic tendencieswhat is voyeuristic behaviorwhat is a voyeuristic personvoyeuristic disorderspying on people sexualSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jamie-fitzjohn/donations
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My father wound story
2d ago00:10:07Tap to summarizeMy father wound story. The father wound in daughtersSigns of father wound in sonsSigns of a father woundSigns of father wound in daughtersHow to heal father wound daughterFather wound in relationshipsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jamie-fitzjohn/donations
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You'll never feel good enough... because of your dad
3d ago00:11:39Tap to summarizenot feeling good enough causeswhy do i feel like i'm not enoughis not feeling good enough a sign of depressionwhy do i not feel like enoughnot feeling good enough in lifefather wound in men father wound in women father wound podcastSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jamie-fitzjohn/donations
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You are hopelessly addicted to distractions
4d ago00:03:00Tap to summarizeaddiction. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jamie-fitzjohn/donations
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You became your father
4d ago00:06:49Tap to summarizeyou have become my fatherSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jamie-fitzjohn/donations
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You actually inherited your anxiety
4d ago00:08:39Tap to summarizeYep. Anxiety. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jamie-fitzjohn/donations
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Your dad killed your ability to feel
5d ago00:05:55Tap to summarizeEmotionally unavailable father wound psychologyEmotionally unavailable father wound meaningEmotionally unavailable father wound symptomsThe father wound in daughtersFather wound in menSigns of father wound in sonsHow to heal father wound daughterSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jamie-fitzjohn/donations
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Naming your wound isn't healing it
6d ago00:04:00Tap to summarizeDo you have a wound that needs healing? Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jamie-fitzjohn/donations
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You're ignoring the obvious because it's uncomfortable
6d ago00:02:37Tap to summarizeThis is about your life.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jamie-fitzjohn/donations
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