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Why You Can’t Stop People-Pleasing 🧠

The Neuroscience of Fawning (Video Addition)

TL;DR:

  • People-pleasing, also known as the "fawning" trauma response, is a survival strategy rooted in the nervous system to appease perceived threats.

  • It’s linked to the vagus nerve and explained by Polyvagal Theory, which highlights how your body navigates states of safety and fear.

  • Fawning often leads to burnout, resentment, and disconnection from your a…

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