#332 How to Stop People Pleasing Without Guilt (and finally set boundaries) with Suzy Reading

Do you think about how to stop people pleasing…but feel guilty or frustrated every time you try? We're exploring how to self advocate and use somatic healing practices plus self compassion to put yourself first so that YOU feel good and then support others. Together with Suzy Reading, we explore how the pattern of people pleasing is rooted in our nervous system and early childhood experiences. In this episode: How to stop people pleasing without guilt The nervous system patterns behind emotional burnout Somatic healing practices that bring you back into your body Self compassion techniques that replace pressure How to set boundaries It's about remembering who you were before you felt like you had to earn your worth. If you're used to looking out for everyone else first, setting boundaries can feel uncomfortable, selfish—even unsafe. We unpack why people pleasing isn't just a habit, but a pattern rooted in your nervous system, and how to begin shifting it in a way that feels natural. About the Guest Suzy Reading is a psychologist and author who supports people through stress, grief, and life's tender transitions. Her work weaves together somatic healing practices and nervous system regulation techniques to help you reconnect with yourself in a way that feels safe and nourishing. Key Moments 00:00 – Why we lose ourselves in people pleasing 03:06 – The guilt of self-care + why it feels selfish 09:15 – Giving yourself permission to feel 17:28 – Emotional boundaries: how to stop overgiving 25:50 – Nervous system regulation techniques + somatic exercise for stress This Episode Is For You If… You're searching for how to stop people pleasing, learning how to self advocate more, or exploring nervous system regulation techniques to feel more empowered. Connect with Suzy Reading Website: https://www.suzyreading.co.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suzyreading/ Get her book: How to Be Selfish, Seven Steps to Taking Back Your Power Listen to Next Ep 329 Are you Really Living Now?