Dr. Kathleen Smith has a fascination with people-pleasing: why we do it, why it’s hard to shake, and how to actually break free from it. She is a licensed therapist, expert on relationship systems, and author of “Everything Isn’t Terrible: Conquer Your Insecurities, Interrupt Your Anxiety, and Finally Calm Down” as well as “True to You: A Therapist’s Guide to Stop Pleasing Others and Starting Being Yourself.” She breaks down some practical tips for understanding the disease to please and why birth order has a lot to do with it! 

She also writes a newsletter called “The Anxious Overachiever” which you can subscribe to here:  https://theanxiousoverachiever.substack.com/

Dr. Kathleen Smith has a fascination with people-pleasing: why we do it, why it&rsquo;s hard to shake, and how to actually break free from it. She is a licensed therapist, expert on relationship systems, and author of &ldquo;Everything Isn&rsquo;t Terrible: Conquer Your Insecurities, Interrupt Your Anxiety, and Finally Calm Down&rdquo; as well as &ldquo;True to You: A Therapist&rsquo;s Guide to Stop Pleasing Others and Starting Being Yourself.&rdquo; She breaks down some practical tips for understanding the disease to please and why birth order has a lot to do with it!&nbsp;
She also writes a newsletter called &ldquo;The Anxious Overachiever&rdquo; which you can subscribe to here:&nbsp; <a href="https://theanxiousoverachiever.substack.com/">https://theanxiousoverachiever.substack.com/</a>

The Bright Side, the hit podcast from Hello Sunshine, is back for a brand new season! Every Monday, join Emmy nominated host, Simone Boyce, as she brings you a dose of culture and inspiration - with celebrity interviews, the latest in health and wellness, smart takes on pop culture, and real conversations with women doing amazing things. The Bright Side is a destination for joy and connection; the show is designed to inspire, educate, and empower women as they navigate everyday challenges and live life to the fullest. 

The Bright Side, the hit podcast from Hello Sunshine, is back for a brand new season! Every Monday, join Emmy nominated host, Simone Boyce, as she brings you a dose of culture and inspiration - with celebrity interviews, the latest in health and wellness, smart takes on pop culture, and real conversations with women doing amazing things. The Bright Side is a destination for joy and connection; the show is designed to inspire, educate, and empower women as they navigate everyday challenges and live life to the fullest.&nbsp;

The Bright Side: A Hello Sunshine Podcast

Stop People Pleasing for Good

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