“Are You Mad at Me?” It’s the question that lives rent-free in every people pleaser’s head — and it’s also the title of psychotherapist Meg Josephson’s book. In this episode, Meg joins Hope to unpack why people-pleasing is actually a trauma response, how it can turn into subtle dishonesty, and what it takes to stop losing yourself while trying to keep everyone else happy.

 

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&ldquo;<a href="https://amzn.to/4ulDDr9">Are You Mad at Me?</a>&rdquo; It&rsquo;s the question that lives rent-free in every people pleaser&rsquo;s head &mdash; and it&rsquo;s also the title of psychotherapist <a href="https://megjosephson.com/">Meg Josephson</a>&rsquo;s book. In this episode, Meg joins Hope to unpack why people-pleasing is actually a trauma response, how it can turn into subtle dishonesty, and what it takes to stop losing yourself while trying to keep everyone else happy.
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Do you have a boysober story to share? We'd love to hear from you! Email us a voice note at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:boysoberpodcast@gmail.com">boysoberpodcast@gmail.com</a>, or leave a voicemail at (518) 83-SOBER. Please say your name before leaving your message, and don&rsquo;t forget to include your phone number in case we want to follow up. By leaving a voicemail, you are giving Boysober permission and license to use some or all of your message in our show. But if you want to be anonymous, please state that in your call.&nbsp;

Have you ever wondered what life might be like if you stopped worrying about being wanted and focused on understanding what you actually want? That was the question Hope Woodard asked herself after a string of situationships inspired her to take a break from sex and dating. She went "boysober," a personal concept that sparked a global movement among women looking to prioritize themselves over men. Now, Hope is looking to expand the ways we explore our relationship to relationships. Taking a bold, unfiltered look into modern love, romance, and self-discovery, Boysober will dive into messy stories about dating, sex, love, friendship, and breaking generational patterns—all with humor, vulnerability, and a fresh perspective.

Have you ever wondered what life might be like if you stopped worrying about being wanted and focused on understanding what you actually want? That was the question Hope Woodard asked herself after a string of situationships inspired her to take a break from sex and dating. She went "boysober," a personal concept that sparked a global movement among women looking to prioritize themselves over men. Now, Hope is looking to expand the ways we explore our relationship to relationships. Taking a bold, unfiltered look into modern love, romance, and self-discovery, Boysober will dive into messy stories about dating, sex, love, friendship, and breaking generational patterns&mdash;all with humor, vulnerability, and a fresh perspective.

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The Problem with People Pleasing (with psychotherapist Meg Josephson)

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