Humans Are Dope | Mental Health, Trauma Healing & Personal Growth
Unlock Your Authentic Self: Join Deana Panza, licensed therapist and international mental health coach, for raw, transformative conversations about healing trauma, breaking generational patterns, and embracing personal growth. Each episode features intimate discussions mixed in with expert insights from mental health professionals, helping you navigate life's challenges with clarity and purpose. Whether you're healing from past wounds, seeking personal development, or ready to break free from limiting beliefs, my hope is this podcast will help you understand yourself a little bit better so you can find more compassion and kindness for who you authentically are along your journey to self-discovery. Through real stories and professional expertise, you'll learn practical tools for building better relationships, setting boundaries, and cultivating self-compassion. I believe all humans are pretty dope and I’m here to help you see that you’re dope too!
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Humans Are Dope | Mental Health, Trauma Healing & Personal Growth
The Dark Side of People Pleasing
In this conversation, I explore the complexities of people pleasing, highlighting its roots as a defense mechanism that often stems from early relational experiences. I discuss how people pleasing can inhibit connections and lead to emotional detachment in our most important relationships. The conversation emphasizes the importance of self-connection and open communication in repairing relationships and addressing emotional needs.
I discuss:
- Where people pleasing comes from
- What we loose out on from people pleasing
- How people pleasers show up differently in low stakes and high stakes relationships
- Repairing relationships takes time and requires self-awareness.
- Our relationships suffer when needs are not expressed.
- Emotional needs do not disappear; they resurface in different ways.
- Understanding oneself is the first step to addressing people pleasing.
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Email: deana@deanapanza.com
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Reminder: This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not a replacement for therapy or individualized mental health or medical care.