Podcast Episode 332: Confessions of a Recovering People Pleaser with Amy Wilson
Let’s be real, moms. Somewhere along the way, we were handed a cape and told to make everyone’s lives easier—even if it meant completely ignoring our own needs.
Oh, your kid needs homemade cupcakes for the class party tomorrow? Sure, why not.
Your partner needs you to juggle PTA duties and make dinner? No problem.
But here’s the thing: constantly saying “yes” doesn’t make you a hero; it makes you exhausted.
In this week’s podcast episode, we get REAL about how to stop being a people pleaser as a mom and why it’s time to drop the cape for good. And spoiler alert: You’re still an amazing mom, even if you buy store-bought cupcakes.
Being a people pleaser doesn’t just drain your energy—it sends the message that your needs don’t matter. Whether it’s saying yes to every bake sale or folding your teenager’s laundry because “nobody else can do it right,” the cycle is hard to break. But here’s the good news: you can stop.
Our guest, Amy Wilson of the podcast What Fresh Hell and author of the new book, Happy to Help: Adventures of a People Pleaser, dives deep into the societal norms that pressure moms to do it all and how we can flip the script. The secret? Boundaries!
You’ll laugh, nod your head in agreement, and maybe even cry a little as we explore how to stop being a people pleaser as a mom and why putting yourself first doesn’t make you selfish—it makes you sane.
So, if you’ve ever felt torn between what others want and what you truly need, this is your sign to break free. We’ll teach you how to stop being a people pleaser as a mom and reclaim your time, your energy, and—most importantly—your sanity. Because the happiest moms aren’t the ones who do it all; they’re the ones who know when to say “NO”.
In this episode of the No Guilt Mom podcast you’ll learn:
- Why being a “people pleaser” isn’t really your fault
- What backlash you might face for setting boundaries (and why it’s worth it)
- How motherhood often amplifies our urge to people please
- Practical steps on how to STOP being a people pleaser and start saying “No” (all without the guilt!)
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