
Untangle Your Thoughts | Trust in God, Hear from God, Mental Health Tips, Negative Thoughts, Relationship with God, Christian Podcast, Emotional Healing, Spiritual Growth
How to Break Free from the Need to Please (People)
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24 min·March 26, 2025
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Do you ever feel like you’re losing yourself while trying to keep everyone else happy? You’re not alone. People-pleasing is exhausting—it tricks us into thinking that if we can keep everyone else content, we’ll finally feel safe, accepted, or worthy. But the truth is, people-pleasing often comes at the cost of our own well-being. Whether it’s the fear of rejection, a need for approval, or the belief that loving others means ignoring yourself, this pattern slowly steals your peace. But here’s the good news: You don’t have to keep living that way. Let’s talk about what it really means to love others without losing yourself in the process.
Rooting for you,
Jessica
Resources:
What Is the Fawn Response? People-Pleasing as a Trauma Response
Next steps:
Get my free 3-day study and learn how to deal with your emotions in a biblical way: https://www.jessicahottle.com/3-day-study/
Learn more about working with me 1:1 as your mental health coach: https://www.jessicahottle.com/mental-health-coaching
Or book your free 20-minute consultation here!
Check out my biblical studies: https://www.jessicahottle.com/shop
Work with me in my Untangle Your Thoughts program: https://www.jessicahottle.com/heal
Email me at >> jessica@jessicahottle.com
The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical or clinical advice. While we discuss mental health topics, this is not a substitute for professional care. Please consult with a qualified healthcare provider for advice specific to your situation.
Rooting for you,
Jessica
Resources:
What Is the Fawn Response? People-Pleasing as a Trauma Response
Next steps:
Get my free 3-day study and learn how to deal with your emotions in a biblical way: https://www.jessicahottle.com/3-day-study/
Learn more about working with me 1:1 as your mental health coach: https://www.jessicahottle.com/mental-health-coaching
Or book your free 20-minute consultation here!
Check out my biblical studies: https://www.jessicahottle.com/shop
Work with me in my Untangle Your Thoughts program: https://www.jessicahottle.com/heal
Email me at >> jessica@jessicahottle.com
The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical or clinical advice. While we discuss mental health topics, this is not a substitute for professional care. Please consult with a qualified healthcare provider for advice specific to your situation.
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Untangle Your Thoughts | Trust in God, Hear from God, Mental Health Tips, Negative Thoughts, Relationship with God, Christian Podcast, Emotional Healing, Spiritual Growth
Jessica Hottle | Christian Life Coach, Spiritual Growth Mentor, Christian Mental Health Coach, Christian Counseling
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