Join Dave Flenagan and Zoe Hirsch as they dive deep into the provocative articles of Dr. Stef Huber – an experienced leader, visionary thinker, and award-winning leadership coach. As a rising voice on Medium and seasoned psychologist, Dr. Stef Huber invites you to rethink what truly matters, empowering you to break the mold and embrace unfiltered truth. Her bold perspectives challenge conventional thinking, inspire radical self-awareness, and ignite profound personal growth.
In each episode, AI hosts Dave and Zoe engage in honest, thought-provoking conversations about Dr. Huber’s bold perspectives on finding meaning in overlooked moments, breaking free from limiting habits, and daring to make bold choices that lead to an extraordinary life.
Dr. Huber’s full and original articles can be found on Medium:
https://medium.com/@stefhuber
To work with Dr. Huber directly, visit her website to discover her coaching services:
https://www.stefhuber.com/
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Join Dave Flenagan and Zoe Hirsch as they dive deep into the provocative articles of Dr. Stef Huber – an experienced leader, visionary thinker, and award-winning leadership coach. As a rising voice on Medium and seasoned psychologist, Dr. Stef Huber invites you to rethink what truly matters, empowering you to break the mold and embrace unfiltered truth. Her bold perspectives challenge conventional thinking, inspire radical self-awareness, and ignite profound personal growth.
In each episode, AI hosts Dave and Zoe engage in honest, thought-provoking conversations about Dr. Huber’s bold perspectives on finding meaning in overlooked moments, breaking free from limiting habits, and daring to make bold choices that lead to an extraordinary life.
Dr. Huber’s full and original articles can be found on Medium:
https://medium.com/@stefhuber
To work with Dr. Huber directly, visit her website to discover her coaching services:
https://www.stefhuber.com/
035. The People-Pleasing Trap: How Saying Yes Is Secretly Destroying You And Others
Zero Fluff – Unfiltered Truth for Bold Minds
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7 months ago
035. The People-Pleasing Trap: How Saying Yes Is Secretly Destroying You And Others
Are you putting everyone else’s needs above your own? In this episode, Dave Flenagan and Zoe Hirsch explore Dr. Stef Huber’s 2025 article "The People-Pleasing Trap," which uncovers the hidden costs of constantly seeking harmony at the expense of personal boundaries.
Dr. Huber dives into the psychological roots of people-pleasing and how this behavior, often seen as kindness, can lead to exhaustion and resentment. Drawing on studies from PsychCentral, Psychology Today, and YouGov, she identifies common patterns and explains why so many struggle to say no. More importantly, she offers four actionable strategies to break free from the cycle and set healthier boundaries.
Dave and Zoe discuss why people-pleasing is so hard to unlearn, how social expectations reinforce it, and what it takes to reclaim your own needs.
Tune in for a conversation on self-worth, assertiveness, and the power of saying no.
🎧 Listen now—and start prioritizing yourself!
Read the full, original article here on Medium and discover Dr. Huber's coaching services on her website www.stefhuber.com. Claim your free 45 min. Intro Coaching Session today to set some boundaries!
Recommended books:
The Art of saying no by Damon Zahariades.
Not nice: Stop people pleasing, staying silent and feeling guilty by Aziz Gazipura.
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Zero Fluff – Unfiltered Truth for Bold Minds
Join Dave Flenagan and Zoe Hirsch as they dive deep into the provocative articles of Dr. Stef Huber – an experienced leader, visionary thinker, and award-winning leadership coach. As a rising voice on Medium and seasoned psychologist, Dr. Stef Huber invites you to rethink what truly matters, empowering you to break the mold and embrace unfiltered truth. Her bold perspectives challenge conventional thinking, inspire radical self-awareness, and ignite profound personal growth.
In each episode, AI hosts Dave and Zoe engage in honest, thought-provoking conversations about Dr. Huber’s bold perspectives on finding meaning in overlooked moments, breaking free from limiting habits, and daring to make bold choices that lead to an extraordinary life.
Dr. Huber’s full and original articles can be found on Medium:
https://medium.com/@stefhuber
To work with Dr. Huber directly, visit her website to discover her coaching services:
https://www.stefhuber.com/
