The Disease To Please ???????? - Terri Cole #peoplepleasing #boundaries #childhoodtrauma

Ever wonder why you can’t say no or why you keep seeking approval from the wrong people?

Deep-rooted childhood patterns—especially seeking validation from a mother—often lead to the "people pleasing syndrome" in adulthood. This makes setting healthy boundaries feel impossible and creates a constant fear of disapproval in relationships.

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How childhood validation impacts adult relationships
Why setting boundaries feels so difficult
The root cause of people-pleasing and fear of conflict
If you struggle with boundary setting, saying yes when you mean no, or avoiding tough conversations, it's time to break the cycle.

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About Terri Cole
Terri Cole is a licensed psychotherapist, global relationship and empowerment expert, and the author of Boundary Boss-The Essential Guide to Talk True, Be Seen and (Finally) Live Free, The Boundary Boss Workbook, and Too Much: A Guide to Breaking the Cycle of High-Functioning Codependency.

For over two decades, Terri has worked with a diverse group of clients that includes everyone from stay-at-home moms to celebrities and Fortune 500 CEOs.

She has a gift for making complex psychological concepts accessible and actionable so that clients and students achieve sustainable change. She inspires over a million people weekly through her blog, social media platform, signature courses, and her popular podcast, The Terri Cole Show. For more, see https://www.terricole.com/

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