A Personal Story: People Pleasing And Hidden Resentment

In this raw and honest reflection, I share a real situation from my life where I unconsciously gave away my power away by people pleasing, not setting boundaries, and neglecting my own needs. I explore how this pattern led to frustration and resentment—especially toward the people I love most.

If you've ever found yourself saying "yes" when you meant "no," or felt depleted after trying to keep the peace, this episode may resonate deeply. I invite you to listen, reflect, and consider where you might reclaim your own power by honoring your truth.

This is not about blame—it's about awakening to our patterns with compassion and learning to choose differently.

Reviews

A beautifully honest reflection, Emilio & incredibly relatable for me personally as a mother and entrepreneur (life coach & healer) who often finds myself triggered when trying to balance my business & personal needs with those of my husband & young family.

It was refreshing hearing your story from the perspective of you noticing when your nervous system felt triggered after you became conscious of how you were trying to ensure everyone else's needs were met first (I.e. making sure everyone else was happy) realising that you were abandoning your own needs & personal boundaries in the process which led to the sense of relational fracture you experienced in the moment.

Amazing listening to this after your talk on Archetypes - and thinking about how possibly your Magician Archetype's shadow might've been in full force - not allowing you to see the creative solutions that were otherwise obvious once your nervous system calmed down.

I love your honest vulnerability - in helping yourself process the learning - and by doing so, sharing the light for us to see ourselves reflected in you 🙏✨️

Thank you for this very insightful meditation Emilio, it certainly resonated with me and helps me to understand myself and past behaviour a lot better. Namaste 🙏🏾☀️

Absolutely relatable. Thank you for your authenticity and vulnerability.

Such clarity and honesty is so helpful for gently addressing habitual people pleasing and its implications Thank you 🙏

Emilio you are such a soothing, heart-inspiring Blessing… thank you for sharing… this completely resonates for me and your words of your experience sang support to my imperfect-self… DOing my best with what I have as I lean into growing my awareness and responding differently… a powerful share. Thank you for entrusting your vulnerability so I got to hear this xxx
Much Love
All Ways xxx
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