Health on Track Podcast

People Pleasing with Shadan Khawaja

GIG Gulf Season 1 Episode 45

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 Always putting others first? Struggling to say “no” without guilt? You might be caught in the exhausting cycle of people-pleasing. In this episode, we unpack the roots of this behavior, from childhood dynamics to societal expectations, and explore the emotional toll it takes on your identity, relationships, career and peace of mind. Through expert guidance with Shadan Khawaja, we’ll help you recognize the signs, set healthier boundaries, and start showing up for yourself without shame. You don’t have to keep betraying your own needs to be loved.

Shadan is a dually licensed CDA-Psychologist and a DHA-Behavior Analyst with over a decade of clinical experience in the field of Psychology and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). She encompasses a holistic approach that defies the notion of defining ourselves based on our current struggles or perceived shortcomings.