Break Free From People Pleasing With Self-Compassion
People pleasing is a trauma response rooted in the need for safety and belonging. Nibodhi shares how this pattern develops in childhood and how it leads to self-abandonment over time. With compassion and a simple breathwork practice, you can begin to sit with discomfort and choose authenticity over approval.
In this episode, you will learn:
- Why people pleasing starts as a survival skill
- How hypervigilance disconnects you from self
- Ways to pause before saying yes under pressure
- How breathwork builds emotional resilience
- What choosing authenticity actually feels like
Timestamps:
- (00:15) People pleasing defined
- (01:04) Trauma roots explained
- (02:29) Hypervigilance and self abandonment
- (03:27) Belonging and attachment fear
- (03:42) Sponsor: Real Mushrooms
- (05:02) Healing with compassion
- (06:03) Pause and feel discomfort
- (06:54) Affirmations and breathwork
- (07:09) Freedom through authenticity
❤️ This episode's sponsor, Real Mushrooms, offers products that actually make a difference. Get 25% off your first purchase with code AWAKEN25 (valid through Mar 31 2026) – https://www.nibodhi.com/mushrooms (affiliate link)
🌿 My Ayurveda course is launching in 2026. Join the waitlist for free today to get early bird pricing at https://www.nibodhi.com/waitlist
Discover more:
- ☀️ Visit https://www.nibodhi.com and join the newsletter
- 🕉️ Book a private Ayurvedic consultation: https://www.nibodhi.com/consultations
- 🧡 Explore Nibodhi’s favorite products: https://www.nibodhi.com/favorites
Stay connected:
- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/awakened-living-with-nibodhi/id1815493561
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5o1rsLL5Qg56YnxGr4D70y
- Podcast Website: https://www.nibodhi.com/podcasts/awakened-living-with-nibodhi
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NibodhiOfficial
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.nibodhi/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nibodhi.haas.108
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-nibodhi
Sponsored Content: This episode features Real Mushrooms as a proud partner. We receive compensation for this ongoing partnership.
Affiliate Links: This episode and our website contain affiliate links. We earn a commission if you make a purchase through these links at no extra cost to you.
Medical Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Please consult with a healthcare provider before starting any new supplement or wellness regimen.
For complete disclaimer details: https://www.nibodhi.com/disclaimers