The People Pleaser Podcast

Corie and Cindy
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Fostering connection through authenticity, the People Pleaser Podcast validates struggles, celebrates growth, and inspires positive change. Together, let’s embrace vulnerability, challenge patterns, and evolve with compassion.

  1. 2d ago

    Hello, 40: A New Chapter - Solo Episode with Corie

    Turning 40 feels like a good moment to come back to the podcast for a more intimate check-in. In this solo episode, I reflect on where I’ve grown, where I’m still being asked to grow—especially when it comes to boundaries with family—and what feels exciting about this next stage of life. I also revisit some of my old beliefs about turning 40. For a long time, I imagined it as the beginning of a downhill trajectory. Instead, I’m finding myself reclaiming this age with more groundedness, confidence, and hope for what’s ahead. I talk honestly about the parts of the future that still bring uncertainty, including the desire my husband and I share to have a child and the thoughts that come up around my “biological clock.” How do I continue caring for myself while also becoming a mother? I don’t have all the answers, but I’m learning to trust the stability of my marriage, the life we’re building together, and the understanding that there is time for the decisions I want and need to make. More than anything, this episode is a check-in with myself—and an invitation to recognize that growth doesn't stop at 40. Maybe this isn't the beginning of the decline. Maybe it's the beginning of becoming even more fully myself. Connect with us: 📸 Instagram: @peoplepleaser.pod 📧 Email: corieandcindy@gmail.com 🔗 Everything in one place: msha.ke/peoplepleaserpod

  2. Aug 12

    Perfectionism, Imposter Syndrome and Procrastination

    What if perfectionism, procrastination, and imposter syndrome aren't separate struggles but different expressions of the same underlying fear? In this episode, we explore how these patterns can become part of a self-reinforcing cycle, shaped by our nervous system, lived experiences, and the stories we've learned to tell ourselves about success, worthiness, and safety. We unpack the fears that often sit beneath them—fear of failure, judgment, rejection, and not being "good enough"—and examine why these patterns can feel so difficult to break. Through personal stories and honest conversation, we reflect on where we notice these tendencies showing up in our own lives, the situations that tend to amplify them, and the ways we're learning to build confidence, practice self-compassion, and embrace imperfection. We also explore what happens in the body when we feel threatened or exposed, and how tuning into our nervous system can help us interrupt the cycle before it takes over. As always, we leave you with a question to reflect on: Which part of this cycle do you recognize most in yourself—perfectionism, procrastination, or imposter syndrome? And when you imagine that pattern relaxing, even slightly... what feels most at risk? Share your thoughts in a Spotify comment, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, or send us a DM on Instagram. We'd love to hear from you. Connect with us: 📸 Instagram: @peoplepleaser.pod 📧 Email: corieandcindy@gmail.com 🔗 Everything in one place: msha.ke/peoplepleaserpod

  3. Jul 29

    People Pleaser, HSP, or Empath? Untangling the Difference

    What’s the difference between being a people pleaser, a highly sensitive person, and an empath? In this episode, we take a more free-flowing and personal approach to untangling these identities—and the ways they can sometimes overlap, become confused, or shape how we understand ourselves. We explore our own experiences with sensitivity, empathy, and people pleasing, including how family upbringing and intimate relationships may have contributed to the nervous system patterns we carry today. We talk about boundaries, self-abandonment, and why learning to care for ourselves is essential—not selfish. We also reflect on the experience of living in a world that can feel fast, busy, loud, and constantly demanding, and discuss the importance of slowing down, re-centering, and finding ways to come back to ourselves. As always, we leave you with a question to consider: How do you see people pleasing, sensitivity, or empathy showing up in your own life—and where might you be ready to create more space for yourself? Share your thoughts in a Spotify comment, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, or send us a DM on Instagram. We would love to hear from you. Connect with us: 📸 Instagram: @peoplepleaser.pod 📧 Email: corieandcindy@gmail.com 🔗 Everything in one place: msha.ke/peoplepleaserpod

  4. Jun 30

    Our Nervous System is Dysregulated!

    What if people pleasing isn't a personality trait—but a survival strategy? In this episode, we explore the connection between people pleasing and the nervous system, and why so many of us automatically prioritize everyone else's needs while losing touch with our own. We discuss the psychological signs of a dysregulated nervous system, how chronic people pleasing can show up physically through tension, digestive issues, fatigue, and stress, and why insight alone isn't enough to create lasting change. We also share practical ways to begin recognizing the pattern, regulating your nervous system, and reconnecting with your own needs. People pleasing may have once helped you stay safe. Healing isn't about caring less about others—it's about learning to include yourself, too. Connect with us: 📸 Instagram: @peoplepleaser.pod 📧 Email: corieandcindy@gmail.com 🔗 Everything in one place: msha.ke/peoplepleaserpod

  5. May 4

    People Pleasing: Coming back to basics

    In this episode, we return to the foundations of people pleasing—not as a flaw to fix, but as an adaptive strategy that once helped us stay safe, connected, and accepted. We explore how people pleasing often begins outside of our awareness as part of the nervous system’s protective responses to stress, trauma, and relational threat. Through a psychological lens, we unpack how people pleasing develops as a relational strategy rather than a personal weakness. We reflect on the difference between genuine kindness and self-abandonment, and why insight alone rarely changes the pattern. Through a somatic lens, we talk about how the body and brain work together to prioritize connection and protection. We discuss how a stuck nervous system can keep us operating from perceived threat long after we are no longer unsafe, and how building awareness of these patterns can help us respond with more choice and flexibility over time. We each share personal entry points into our own experiences with people pleasing and explore where psychology and somatics meet—across thought, body, and relationship. This conversation is rooted in curiosity, compassion, and understanding. The goal is not to eliminate people pleasing, but to better understand it, so we can begin to relate to ourselves with more gentleness and awareness. Connect with us: 📸 Instagram: ⁠@peoplepleaser.pod⁠ 📧 Email: ⁠corieandcindy@gmail.com⁠ 🔗 Everything in one place: ⁠msha.ke/peoplepleaserpod

  6. Mar 30

    Beginning Again, Together

    Welcome back to The People Pleaser Podcast. In this episode, Corie reintroduces the podcast and welcomes her longtime friend Cindy as co-host. Together, they share how their friendship began, how it evolved into hosting this show side by side, and why this felt like the right time to begin again. They talk about their earliest memories of people pleasing, the ways those patterns still show up today, and how their similarities and differences shape what each of them brings to the conversation. This episode sets the tone for what’s ahead: honest dialogue, shared reflection, and a commitment to showing up with authenticity and vulnerability. Their hope is to create a space rooted in community and connection, where listeners can feel seen, understood, and supported as they explore their own experiences with people pleasing. Connect with us: 📸 Instagram: @peoplepleaser.pod 📧 Email: corieandcindy@gmail.com 🔗 Everything in one place: msha.ke/peoplepleaserpod

  7. Jan 21

    An end of an era, but the beginning of...

    In this week’s episode, I’m taking a quiet moment to reflect on nearly two years of the People Pleaser Podcast. What began as a solo passion project has become something far more meaningful, and I feel genuinely grateful for everyone who has listened, shared, and supported along the way — whether you’ve been here from the very beginning or found your way here more recently. And then… I get to share some news I’ve been holding close for a while. This episode includes the first piece of a much bigger announcement about what’s next for the podcast — a direction I’m incredibly excited about and deeply aligned with. It feels like the beginning of a new chapter, and I can’t wait to bring you along for what’s coming. ✨ Stay connected: Let’s connect on Instagram ✨ @peoplepleaser.podShow your love ☕️ buymeacoffee.com/corieseniaEverything all in one place 🌿 msha.ke/peoplepleaserpod

  8. 12/01/2025

    Addressing Rigidity

    Hey it's Corie! You can now send me a text! With a comment or question that I can address on the next episode xox This week, I’m unpacking some realizations about my own rigidity—especially around routines, self-care, and the belief that structure is the only thing keeping me afloat. For so long I’ve associated strict habits with success, but lately I’ve noticed a fear underneath it all… a fear that if I’m not constantly preparing for the future, I won’t be able to handle what’s ahead. In this episode, I share how some of my “healthy” routines have slowly turned into pressure and self-punishment, and what it feels like to loosen that grip. I’m also sharing some exciting personal updates: my brand-new job and a big milestone for Brian, River and I, as we move toward home ownership. And finally—a little sneak peek into what’s coming in 2026 👀 It’s a reflective, honest, forward-looking episode, and I’m so glad you’re here for it. ✨ Stay connected: Let’s connect on Instagram ✨ @corieseniaShow your love ☕️ buymeacoffee.com/corieseniaEverything all in one place 🌿 msha.ke/coriesenia

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Fostering connection through authenticity, the People Pleaser Podcast validates struggles, celebrates growth, and inspires positive change. Together, let’s embrace vulnerability, challenge patterns, and evolve with compassion.

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  • Creator
    Corie and Cindy
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    69
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Corie and Cindy
  • Show Website
    The People Pleaser Podcast

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