Summary:

In this episode of the Therapists in the Hot Seat podcast, hosts Tom Coates and Tom Holland-Pearse are joined by guest Josh Munn, a CBT therapist who has a specialist interest in the area of people pleasing. The conversation explores the definition of people pleasing, its roots in anxiety and fear of conflict, and how it can lead to burnout and low self-esteem. Josh shares his personal journey into therapy, the impact of ADHD on people pleasing behaviors, and the importance of self-compassion in overcoming these patterns. The episode concludes with practical tips for listeners to reflect on their own people pleasing behaviours and how to move towards a more authentic self.

Keywords:

people pleasing, mental health, therapy, self-compassion, ADHD, boundaries, CBT, ACT, emotional well-being, personal growth

Josh Munn:

https://www.instagram.com/therapywith_josh

https://www.therapywithjosh.co.uk/