Podcast Ep. 256: On Grief and Grieving and Why It Brings the People-Pleaser Out in Us
March 28th marks five years since my father died. In this week’s episode of The Baggage Reclaim Sessions podcast, I share some recent insights I’ve gained from exploring my quiet grief, including why we don’t have to be a people pleaser about...Podcast Ep. 244: It Often Sucks Before It’s a ‘Blessing in Disguise’
In this week’s episode of The Baggage Reclaim Sessions, I talk about how, while gratitude, an appreciation for what we have or what something gave us despite the painfulness of it, is undoubtedly important, we also need to be able to acknowledge our feelings. When we...Do we really want closure, or are we trying to win at proving we’re a Good Person?
When we’re a people-pleaser, perfectionist or overthinker who’s likely been prone to overgiving and over-responsibility, there can be a tendency to want to control endings, including how the other party perceives us. We go through a break-up or have a...When our friend dates our ex, is it OK, and can we be upset about it?
Humans love to feel in control of the uncontrollable, which, incidentally, is pseudo-control. Comforting, sure, but nonetheless an illusion. Take breakups. We can feel, for all intents and purposes, ‘over’ our ex based on how we see life working out. Who...
