People pleasing is a form of manipulation. Yes, you read that right - people pleasing is actually a form of manipulation. Today's episode is going to be one of those truth bomb-uncomfortable-ouch feeling type of episodes. Go ahead and brace yourself because today we’re going to talk about how people-pleasing is a form of manipulation. Join me in today’s episode and learn how you can stop engaging in people-pleasing tendencies and reclaim your authentic self.  In today’s episode, we cover: People-pleasing and codependency Trauma responses in relational traumas Please and appease as a form of manipulation Reclaiming your authentic self  Quotes [[ Links:To connect with us on the complimentary private newsletter community, be sure to visit www.shiranimpathak.com/connectInstagram: @shiranimpathakFacebook: @ShiraniMPathakFor a transcript of this episode visit www.shiranimpathak.com/podcastDonate to the work:Shirani on PayPal*Some links may be affiliate links. I may earn a small commission. It won't cost you anything extra, but it supports the podcast.