Ep 12: Part 1: Navigating Perfectionism, Career Transitions, and Romantic Relationships as a People Pleaser: a Conversation with Meredith Ritchie

Diary of a Recovering People Pleaser

"Stop making assumptions. In small print: don't assume I'm a bitch for putting this on my car, but also I don't care." - Meredith Ritchie (her bumper sticker)

In this episode of Diary of a Recovering People Pleaser, Jenny chats with Meredith about her personal people pleaser journey, touching on themes of childhood, family dynamics, and the struggle with people pleasing in relationships. Listen to Meredith talk about her upbringing in the Christian South, her experiences in school growing up, her personal realizations in college, and roles she assumed in her family.

They discuss the struggle and stress that people pleasers feel when leaving a career or job, especially one that involves acts of service (like their time in education). Jenny and Meredith share relatable stories of how they worked through it all and how you can prepare to take a leap of faith of your own.

You will hear stories about dealing with 'unhelpful' emotions, her discovery of being demisexual and how that related to people pleasing based on what was expected of others in the dating world. She delves into strategies she uses for navigating life with a perfectionist mindset. Meredith shares techniques that have helped her set boundaries and practice clear communication at work and at home.

Don't miss part two, where both Jenny and Meredith discuss people pleasing in the workplace, particularly in education.

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