Eager to Please Podcast

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Ever wonder why you feel unhappy because you’re consumed with making everything ok for everyone else but yourself? Join us for a deep dive as we explore how family, relationships, social media and social norms make us so eager to please.

  1. Aug 10

    Episode 63 - Being of Sound Mind with Bill O'Hanlon & J4

    Psychotherapist and songwriter Bill O'Hanlon (is back again!) and he joins us with J4, a multi-instrumentalist, artist & producer as we discuss their collaborative album 'Being of Sound Mind,' which explores mental health themes through music. They share insights on the creative process, mental health journeys, the power of music and how it fosters understanding and healing. And if there's one thing they hope this album brings it's this: "Let me reassure your soul that someone knows you, let me reassure your soul that someone cares." ~ Essra Mohawk Follow them to support this important project and get updates on their  upcoming album release (coming October 2026)! Follow the podcast on FB & Instagram @eagertopleasepodcast Follow Bill & J4 on Instagram: Bill & J4  Listen to Anxiety here: https://open.spotify.com/track/3yt05ryHcNcsFTSLTOP4z6?si=6e66065399df4e13&nd=1&dlsi=eff5e9a0836c4459 A note from Bill & J4 about Anxiety: Anxiety. When it comes on strong, you want to be anywhere but in your skin. It can torture you with insomnia, panic attacks, phobias and other daily sufferings. As a psychotherapist for 40+ years, it was perhaps the most common issue I saw. I suffered from anxiety myself. Shy and anxious as a child and, as an adult, social phobia, a severe phobia of dogs that kept me homebound for a while and other forms that hampered my daily life. It took me some years to overcome my anxiety. Hence this song. It was the first J4 and I wrote for this project, after we had a discussion about how common this was for younger people these days.   One of the things music can do is to validate your experience. Help you feel seen and get a sense you are not alone. We hope this song does that for you.

  2. Jul 27

    Episode 62 - Beyond Burnout with Jessica Lattif

    Jessica Lattif, founder of "Not Working in Tech" joins us for an in-depth discussion on beating burnout. After spending years as a tech professional, she is no stranger to how corporate culture fosters burnout and people pleasing. Her personal struggles with health issues has given her a new purpose to help others understand that your job should never cost you your health. Feeling underappreciated and overworked but don't know how to break the cycle? Jessica shares with us practical advice on setting boundaries, recognizing burnout signals, and creating supporting policies for healthier work environments.  This is an episode you don't want to miss! Follow Jessica on instagram @notworkingintech or her website: notworkingintech.com Follow us on facebook & instagram @eagertopleasepodcast

  3. Jun 22

    Episode 61 - Not Alone: From Chasing Connection to Being Connected with Nancy Deckant

    Back for round two on the Eager to Please Podcast to talk about why so many of us struggle with self-abandonment and the need to make others happy is song-writer, author, and CEO of Discover Sooner, Nancy Deckant.    After decades of struggling with these questions without realizing the depth of the issue, Nancy shares her journey of self-abandonment to reclaiming her sense of belonging by learning to listen to herself. She chronicles her journey and the lessons learned along the way in her new book "Not Alone: From Chasing Connection to Being Connected".   If you’ve ever felt disconnected from your own needs and emotions in order to please others, this episode and book are for you. Tag someone who needs to hear this!   Not Alone: From Chasing Connection to Being Connected: Print/eBook Not Alone Workbook: Sign Up to Email List NancyDeckant.com Follow Nancy on her socials: Instagram @NNXYNancyDeckant or www.discoversooner.com   Follow the podcast on Instagram & Facebook: @eagertopleasepodcast   #NotAlone #SelfDiscovery #Belonging #MentalHealthAwareness #EagerToPlease

    Episode 61 - Not Alone: From Chasing Connection to Being Connected with Nancy Deckant

  4. Apr 13

    Episode 60 - Money Matters with Melissa Murphy Pavone

    Divorce is one of the most financially devastating and emotionally taxing life experiences one can experience.  Yet most people enter it wildly unprepared, relying on fear, misinformation, or advice from friends who “went through it" before. So the question becomes, is keeping the peace in divorce costing women more that just money?  Joining us in this episode is Melissa Murphy Pavone, CFP® and CDFA® who watched as her mom went through a painful divorce and has made it her life's mission to ensure that others are equipped with the knowledge to make sound financial decisions.   From her 20+ years of experience, she has started her own practice with Mindful Divorce Partners and has written a book called "Divorce by Design" which reframes divorce as a strategic life transition, not a failure — and shows how building the right professional team early can save time, money, and emotional damage. This is an episode worth tuning into! Follow Melissa on her socials: @mindfuldivorcepartners or on Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/melissamurphypavone/ Website: https://mindfuldivorcepartners.com/ to order her book! Don't miss an episode of the podcast @eagertopleasepodcast

  5. Apr 6

    Episode 59 - Rehumaning with Stephanie Malia Krauss

    We talk a lot about how we as adults are "eager to please", but have we stopped to think about how our children are learning these behaviors whether it's from us or the world around them? How do we help them navigate all these pressures if we struggle with it ourselves? Joining us for an incredibly insightful conversation on "are we raising our kids to be eager to please adults?" is bestselling author and youth development expert, Stephanie Krauss who has spent the last 20+ years researching this very topic.  We'll also touch on her new book "How We Thrive" out NOW! Make sure you order your copy! This is an episode you don't want to miss! Follow Stephanie on Instagram @stephaniemaliakrauss   or her website: www.rehumaning.com or https://www.stephaniemaliakrauss.com/   Don't miss an episode! Follow us @eagertopleasepodcast

    Episode 59 - Rehumaning with Stephanie Malia Krauss

  6. Mar 23

    Episode 58 - The Unmuted Room with Erin Snow

    When we think of therapy, we picture this: a person sitting on a couch talking to a therapist sitting directly across from them; and often times that conversation is "filtered" for fear of being judged, disliked, or even shamed.   Joining us for this episode is Erin Snow, transformative listening strategist, who shares her journey from legal advocacy work to founding the Unmuted Room (formerly Seacoast Listening Lounge), a confidential and judgement-free space designed for individuals to be heard, particularly those who feel they have to be "the strong one" in their lives.  Discover how her work helps her clients feel heard, set boundaries, and find relief outside traditional therapy. You can find her new website here: www.theunmutedroom.com Follow Erin on Socials! @the.unmutedroom or email her directly erin@theunmutedroom.com You can follow the show on Facebook & Instagram @eagertopleasepodcast

  7. Mar 2

    Episode 57 - The Grief No One Talks About with Karen Omand

    Grief isn’t just about losing loved ones; it can also stem from losing your identity in the process of people pleasing. Many of us don’t realize the toll it takes until we’re deep in it. If you feel like you’re bending over backwards to meet others’ expectations, you’re not alone. Recognizing this grief is the first step to reclaiming your identity. Joining us to talk about the grief around people pleasing and her upcoming book called "Life Theft" out later in 2026 is Thanatologist and grief expert/educator, Karen Omand. You can follow Karen on her website: Divorceworkshop.ca or on her socials: @griefandlosscounselor or @divorceworkshop.ca Follow us on Facebook & Instagram @eagertopleasepodcast Tag someone who needs to hear this!

  8. Feb 23

    Episode 56 - Camouflaged with Heather Sweeney

    Joining us for this episode is author and debut memoirist, Heather Sweeney.  She shares her experience as the "ideal" military spouse and the struggles she faced as a stay-at-home mom - being adaptable, self-sufficient, undemanding, and perpetually appreciative, which she chronicled in her memoir Camouflage and other notable publications (New York Times and the Washington Post to name a few!). Her husband’s career always took priority, followed closely by her children and the unrelenting expectations of military life. Her own desires, voice, and identity were pushed to the side. Whether you've ever stepped foot on a military base or not, I know you'll see so much of your own “eager to please” patterns in her story. Can't wait for you to listen! Follow Heather on Instagram or www.heatherlsweeney.com Order your own copy of Camouflage HERE! Thank you Fresh Starts Registry! Follow the podcast on Instagram & Facebook @eagertopleasepodcast

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Ever wonder why you feel unhappy because you’re consumed with making everything ok for everyone else but yourself? Join us for a deep dive as we explore how family, relationships, social media and social norms make us so eager to please.

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  • Creator
    eagertopleasepodcast
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    63
  • Rating
    Explicit
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