I'm Not Yelling! I'm Dominican: First-Generation Caribbeanites Navigating Life - 29. The Cost of People-Pleasing: Learning to Say 'No' and Prioritizing Yourself

29. The Cost of People-Pleasing: Learning to Say 'No' and Prioritizing Yourself

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02/05/24 • 39 min

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I'm Not Yelling! I'm Dominican: First-Generation Caribbeanites Navigating Life

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I'm Not Yelling! I'm Dominican: First-Generation Caribbeanites Navigating Life - 29. The Cost of People-Pleasing: Learning to Say 'No' and Prioritizing Yourself

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00:01 - Nachi (Host)
So many of us have experienced the overwhelming desire to please others, often at the expense of our own well-being. In this episode, we'll explore the reasons behind people pleasing behavior, the impact it can have on our lives and, most importantly, how we can break free from this pattern. Welcome to another episode of I'm Not Yelling, I'm Dominican podcast hosted by Nachi and Damaris. Hey family, it's your girl, Nachi, and I'm here with Damaris, your walking ray of s