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Eager to Please PodcastEpisode 46 - The Weight We Carry: Understanding Anger and ResentmentIn this episode we explore the difference between anger and resentment, how these two emotions are interconnected and talk about some ways we can work through these emotions in a healthy way before things get out of hand.
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2025-11-2405 min
Eager to Please PodcastEpisode 45 - Why are Women so Fed Up with Gemma HartleyOn a daily basis, women shoulder much of the responsibility for meeting the needs of others. This manifests in countless ways, both at home and in the workplace. We carry the mental load required to keep our households and lives running smoothly—whether we want to or not—and this largely invisible, exhausting work is far from a typical 9-to-5. It is constant, so it’s no wonder so many women feel frustrated and depleted from pouring themselves into this often thankless role.
I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with journalist Gemma Hartley and author of the book Fed Up: E...
2025-11-1737 minEager to Please PodcastEpisode 44 - Resentment: The Quiet StormAs humans, one of the heaviest burdens we carry around with us is resentment. This silent but deadly emotion begins as a small seedling that we continue to brush off until it snowballs into a gigantic storm that hits hard and often spares no one.
Join me in this episode as I share some personal experiences of how resentment has affected me personally. I'm willing to bet there's something in here that resonates with you, too.
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2025-11-1007 minEager to Please PodcastEpisode 43 - Welcome HomeAnger and resentful are normal feelings for any of us to have. It’s when we get stuck in these emotions that it turns into a dangerous place to live. When we feel anger or resentment it’s our body’s way of signaling "hey, pay attention to me!"
That's what this song, Welcome Home, encapsulates. The desire to feel seen when you're the one at home doing the day-to-day heavy lifting. A little gratitude goes a long way.
Join me in this episode as we explore these feelings of anger and resentment and what it can co...
2025-11-0612 min
Eager to Please PodcastEpisode 42 - Vulnerability with Jill MozleyWhy is being vulnerable so difficult? Why is it so hard to be open, and what happens when we finally are?
Join me in this episode as a very dear friend shares a few personal stories on how being willing to be vulnerable, having the tough conversations and asking the right questions saved her marriage and reconnected her with her husband.
This is an episode you don't wanna miss!
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2025-10-2936 minEager to Please PodcastEpisode 41 - The Value of a Support SystemNothing's more important than leaning on your support system to get through a tough time. But it's not always easy for people pleasers to let that support system be there, when they're the ones who are usually doing the supporting.
Hear what we've got to say about it in this episode!
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2025-10-2302 minEager to Please PodcastEpisode 40 - Why Emotional Openness MattersEvery relationship has its ups and downs. But when you spend years building up walls to keep others from getting too close, it wreaks havoc on your relationships, personal well-being and ability to communicate effectively.
Join me in this episode as we discuss why it's so important to develop your vulnerability muscle and how starting small can yield big results!
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2025-10-1304 minEager to Please PodcastEpisode 39 - Let'mWhere are my Miss Independents?! I know you can do it all, but it's OK to allow others to help now and again.
In this episode, we shed some light on what it means to Let'm, and it's not what Mel Robbins is talking about. Take a listen to find out how we define it!
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2025-10-0708 min
Eager to Please PodcastEpisode 38 - A Fresh Start with Olivia Dreizen HowellBaby registries - check! Wedding/engagement registries - check!
But a divorce registry?! Are you for real? Yep, totally.
Excited to sit down with Olivia Dreizen Howell as we dive into this total mindset shift that divorce doesn't mean failure. It means celebrating the difficult decision to dig in, do the work, and start living the life you were meant to live.
Starting fresh - a one-stop shop with all the resources you need to starting over. Fresh Starts Registry Website
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2025-09-3047 minEager to Please PodcastEpisode 37 - A Different Take on DivorceIs it possible for there to be a positive side to divorce? Join me in this episode a we discuss!
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2025-09-2504 min
Eager to Please PodcastEpisode 36 - The Good Enough Woman with Corrine MorseGuess who's in the hot seat this week? I had the honor of being a guest on "The Good Enough Woman" hosted by my fellow podcaster and friend, Corrine Morse.
Grab your cup of coffee and join us as we chat about finding yourself after divorce and knowing that you are good enough - just where you are.
Follow Corrine's podcast here! The Good Enough Woman
2025-09-191h 25Eager to Please PodcastEpisode 35 - No One Gets Married To Get DivorcedThe decision to get married comes with the belief that this is your partner forever and that’s why divorce hits so hard. It’s not just the end of a relationship; it’s the unraveling of your fairytale that once felt unshakable.
But the fact of the matter is, no one gets married to get divorced...
2025-09-0903 minEager to Please PodcastEpisode 34 - Make BelieveAnd they lived happily ever after. That's the dream, isn't it? You find "the one", settle down and share a life with someone.
But when it ends, you find yourself saying "I failed". Happily ever after only exists in fairytales and Disney movies. Or does it?
Join me for this intro into the world of Make Believe because maybe it does exist, it just doesn't look like how you thought it should.
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2025-09-0107 minEager to Please PodcastEpisode 33 - Are you REALLY listening?In this episode we explore the significant difference between hearing and listening - two words often mistakenly used interchangeably but dramatically different in meaning and impact.
We dive into ways we can course correct and change the way we hear versus listen.
Join us!
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2025-08-2503 min
Eager to Please PodcastEpisode 32 - Hearing vs Listening - a couple's perspective with Megan & Eric FloresJoin us as we welcome our first couple on the podcast to answer all the questions around a couple's perspective on hearing vs listening and what work they've done to ensure the other feels heard.
Interested in group therapy? You can check out the groups Megan supports (both in-person and on-online) here ----> Group Changes
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2025-08-1855 minEager to Please PodcastEpisode 31 - Mommy, did you hear me?Ever heard the saying "kids say the darndest things?" It's true!
We can all learn something from a 10-year old. Join me in this episode to find out what that is!
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2025-08-1103 minEager to Please PodcastEpisode 30 - ListenSometimes what we really need is for someone to listen, not try and fix things for us. Join me in this episode as we start a new month, new theme...fittingly called Listen.
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2025-08-0405 minEager to Please PodcastEpisode 29 - What's Wrong with Me?Has anyone ever said to you - "What's wrong with you?"
Or, have you ever questioned why you felt a certain way and had no idea why you were having those feelings?
Join us in this episode to find out why so you can stop beating yourself up and start giving yourself the grace to be who you were meant to be.
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2025-07-2803 min
Eager to Please PodcastEpisode 28 - Who am I and what is my place in this world with Cyndi TorresJoin me in this episode as we sit down with Cyndi Torres, a certified counselor in Theotherapy, who has struggled with the question "Who am I and what is my place in this world?" most of her life.
After years of research, putting in the hard work, and asking herself those though questions most of us avoid asking, she's come out on the other side of what she describes as feeling emotionally helpless.
Now she helps others see how their origin intersects with their daily lives and how they can change themselves by changing their...
2025-07-2146 minEager to Please PodcastEpisode 27 - Balanced, not PerfectThere's a common misconception that self-care means neglecting the needs of others, but that couldn't be further from the truth. What's important is understanding that self-care is necessary for a person's mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
Join us in this episode as we talk about ways to avoid the "perfectionism" trap and move into ways of finding balance.
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2025-07-1406 minEager to Please PodcastEpisode 26 - Never Leaving Me AgainIgnoring your own needs and wants can lead down a path filled with increased stress, anxiety, and depression, in addition to strained relationships and health problems. I've been there, and it's an exhausting experience.
In this episode and the few that follow, we'll be discussing why it's so important to know your self worth, how to find it, and to never leave yourself again.
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2025-07-0806 minEager to Please PodcastEpisode 25 - Moving On Cause You're Worth ItAt what point will you decide you deserve better? Join us in this episode as we ask ourselves these 5 questions as outlined by Joyce Chen, life coach.
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2025-06-3006 min
Eager to Please PodcastEpisode 24 - The Art of Letting Go with Nancy DeckantLetting go of something that doesn't serve you well isn't always easy, but when the pain of hanging on is greater than letting go, it's time to let go.
Join us in this episode with Nancy Deckant as she shares the lessons she's learned in working though some tough relationships and learning to move on.
You can follow Nancy on instagram @nancydeckant
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2025-06-1648 minEager to Please PodcastEpisode 23 - Time for a Life AuditIf it doesn't serve you, it's time to let it go.
It’s a simple, yet powerful reminder for all of us to recognize what’s draining our energy, preventing growth and hindering our happiness - whether it’s a relationship, habit, belief or physical possession.
When was the last time you checked in with yourself to identifying which areas of your life are not serving your well-being?
It's time for a life audit.
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2025-06-0908 minEager to Please PodcastEpisode 22 - His StoryYou’ve probably heard the old saying - there’s 2 sides to every story - yours and mine. But I’d venture to go even further and say there’s a 3rd side that lies somewhere in the middle where both sides collide. It’s called the truth.
Join me in this episode as we begin to analyze this month's new theme "Letting Go and Moving On" with a new song - His Story co-written with my friend and producer, Charles Mansour.
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2025-06-0207 minEager to Please PodcastEpisode 21 - Avoidance & ControlIn this episode we dig into the interrelationship of avoidance and control.
Have you ever been guilty of procrastinating on tasks, avoiding social settings or pushing away difficult feelings that feel overwhelming so you can feel in control of your life?
I know I have! And I came to find out there was an underlying reason I was doing it.
Join me in this episode as I share what I found out about my avoidance issues.
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2025-05-2608 min
Eager to Please PodcastEpisode 20 - Megan Flores on AvoidanceJoining us on this episode as we continue our conversation on avoidance is listener favorite, Megan Flores, LPC-MHSP.
She describes the difference between willful and blind avoidance (and yes, there's a difference!) as well as sharing some advice on how to address avoidance in a healthy way.
Her thoughts:
1) Are you able to be honest with yourself?
2) What would you say to yourself 1 year from now, 5 years from now, 10 years from now and would you still like your answer?
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2025-05-1939 minEager to Please PodcastEpisode 19 - The Art of AvoidanceLet's be honest. We've all been in situations where we have either intentionally or unintentionally avoided doing something. Maybe it was a conversation we know we should have had or procrastinated on a task that's unpleasant or overwhelming (like work, studying or exercise)!
But did you know there are different types of avoidance?!
In this episode we take a closer look at some of those types and the meaning behind them. I'm willing to bet you fall into more than one of those categories just like I do.
The key is becoming self-aware...
2025-05-1205 minEager to Please PodcastEpisode 18 - Stay BusyIn this episode of the Eager to Please podcast we start our deep dive in to our new theme, AVOIDANCE, and you know what that means! A new song!
"Stay Busy" written with the infamous Steve Seskin, thoughtfully points out why people stay busy (to avoid pain or dealing with situations they don't want to deal with) but it also calls the listener to action.
You don't have to stay feeling stuck. You can choose to work through the tough spots and find yourself on the other end of something more peaceful. The choice is yo...
2025-05-0509 minEager to Please PodcastEpisode 17 - Make It PersonalIn this episode, we reflect on all we’ve talked about as it relates to the “I’m Fine” phrase and why people tend to say it.
It starts with emotional wellness and according to Holly & Scott Stoner, licensed marriage and family therapists, we need to start making our emotional wellbeing personal.
Ask yourself these questions:
Is there a particular emotion that is challenging for you to express?
Is there a specific emotion that makes you uncomfortable when expressed by others?
Do you see a connection between your two answers to these questions?
To check ou...
2025-04-2905 min
Eager to Please PodcastEpisode 16 - I'm fine, Everything's Fine with Michelle CostaWhy do we feel the need to tell people we're fine, everything's fine, when it's really not?
In this episode we sit down with my sister, Michelle Costa, who has lived out this phrase her entire life.
Sharing from personal experiences, she digs into why people do this and why it's so important to listen to your "gut feeling" when things aren't fine.
Learning to lean on those people who love you most, and not push them away was a pivotal moment for her, as was learning to accept that it's OK to...
2025-04-2128 minEager to Please PodcastEpisode 15 - No, I'm Really Fine!Change is never easy. In fact, it's terrifying!
But, for the first time in my life, I truly mean it when I say I'm fine. Join me in this episode to find out why!
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2025-04-1606 minEager to Please PodcastEpisode 14 - CamelotPerfect. Balanced. Happy. That's what I used to think Camelot was until I figured out that place does not exist.
Sure, it's fun to imagine yourself there, but the reality is that those qualities can't be found externally. In order to find peace, balance and happiness, you have to find that within yourself. You have to learn to love and take care of the person who looks back at you in the mirror every day.
I hope Camelot brings you that reminder that it's OK to not be OK.
Written by Natalie Otto & P...
2025-04-0708 minEager to Please PodcastEpisode 13 - Just Checking In - Are you OK?What's up Eager to Pleasers?! Just wanted to check in on you to see how you're doing and to see what you've been up to lately.
What changes have you been making to bring yourself closer to finding balance and peace and feeling more in control of your life?
Drop us a note on Facebook @eagertopleasepodcast or instagram @eagertopleasepodcast
Can't wait to hear from you!
2025-03-3102 minEager to Please PodcastEpisode 12 - Boundaries: Permission to be Human Book NotesChange can be scary, but sometimes it's necessary, even essential, if you're just going through the motions, not enjoying what you're doing or how you're living life.
And when you've been living your life for everyone else but yourself, it can be confusing knowing where to start. The first step in becoming whole again is getting to know what matters to you - what values drive you. I invite you to take the values profile quiz offered by MaryBeth Hyland, mindfulness speaker and life coach. Then you can begin setting healthy boundaries that are most true to you...
2025-03-2406 min
Eager to Please PodcastEpisode 11 - Permission to be Human: Creating a Values-Driven Life with MaryBeth HylandAs humans, we innately crave connection, belonging and purpose.
But when we base our self-worth on outside factors, like productivity, financial success or what others think of us, we quickly lose sight of what truly fulfills us.
Join us on this episode as we chat with MaryBeth Hyland, a values-based mindfulness coach, who reminds us that values come from within; and if we are not in alignment with those core values, our life quickly becomes chaotic.
Want to uncover your core values? Take the values profile quiz!
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Eager to Please PodcastEpisode 10 - Setting Boundaries with Steve SeskinSetting boundaries can be difficult if you don't know how to set healthy ones or how to communicate them effectively.
In this episode, we are blessed to sit down with Grammy-nominated, songwriter-singer and educator, Steve Seskin, as we take a deeper look at why it's important to set boundaries (even for men!) and why we chose to write Boundaries in the first place.
It's an episode you don't wanna miss!
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2025-03-1056 minEager to Please PodcastEpisode 9 - Boundaries: Busting the Myth About ThemNew Month. New Theme. New Song. Let's talk about boundaries!
I don't know about you, but I always viewed boundaries as a barrier between two objects, usually put up for safety or establishing lines.
In this episode we debunk the common myth that boundaries are a negative thing, rather than a healthy way of communicating and establishing effective, loving relationships.
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Also check out our new release Boundaries!
https://open.spotify.com/track/4VNphv99HnCXfb0uEhQhCe?si=d66b7b7949f34b7f
2025-03-0313 minEager to Please PodcastEpisode 8 - Family Matters Book Notes: Perfection or BustWanting to be perfect goes hand in hand with people-pleasing.
Join me in this episode as we take a closer look at advice from Reshma Saujani, founder and CEO of Girls Who Code. In her book "Brave, not Perfect" she shares her journey from being a perfectionist to acceptance of being perfectly imperfect in order to live a more fulfilling, authentic life.
Missed last week's episode with Megan Flores? Check her out on her socials!
https://www.megan-flores.com/
https://www.instagram.com/meganmoirflores/
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2025-02-2412 min
Eager to Please PodcastEpisode 7 - Eager to Please Podcast with Megan Flores: Know Your Own StoryAdulting his hard and complicated; but we are ultimately responsible for holding ourselves accountable for living authentically and by our truest selves. In this episode I am so fortunate to sit down with Nashville-based therapist Megan Flores, to talk more in depth about
Where people pleasing comes from;
Does your family or the way you were raised play a role in shaping that characteristic in you?
And how does one heal from chronic people-pleasing?
Megan shares her thoughts on the common trauma responses: fight, flight, and freeze and this "newer" term we both just learned about called fa...
2025-02-1759 minEager to Please PodcastEpisode 6 - Close to Home: The BIG DIn this episode, we take a closer look at the story behind "Close to Home" written by Natalie Otto, John Salaway & Nick Serro.
Do you feel like you're living in deja vu? Sometimes history does repeat itself; and in my case, it was a marriage that was failing, but sometimes in order to find balance you have to learn to let go of the things that are not working.
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2025-02-1005 minEager to Please PodcastEpisode 5 - Close to Home: Family MattersNew month - new topic - FAMILY MATTERS!
How big of a role does your family play in shaping the person you become as an adult? We take a closer look at family dynamics, relationships and generational influences to answer this question.
Huge shout out to Music City Productions for producing this month's theme song, Closer to Home.
Written by Natalie Otto, Nick Serro & John Salaway
Produced by John Salaway & Joshua Koskela
Engineered by Joshua Koskela
Drums, Bass, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar & Piano by John Salaway
2025-02-0311 minEager to Please PodcastEpisode 4 - Eager to Please: Book NotesPeople pleasers tend to say "yes" even when they mean "no". Learn why the power of saying "no" can help you set healthy boundaries so you can continue to show up for yourself and others at your fullest.
Join me in this episode as we take a look at what advice Vanessa Patrick, PhD has to say about the subject in her book "The Power of Saying No".
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2025-01-2705 min
Eager to Please PodcastEpisode 3 - Eager to Please Podcast with Bill O'Hanlon: Do One Thing DifferentWhen we feel stuck, it's really hard to set yourself in motion to get out of that situation. So, I sat down with my friend, Bill O'Hanlon, a successful psychotherapist and fellow songwriter, to dive deeper into one of his most popular books - "Do One Thing Different" - where he talks about 3 major places we can make changes to see personal growth and reach a place of happiness.
~Change your doing (interactions/actions)
~Change your viewing (how you're seeing things)
~Change the context (environment)
He also shares his thoughts on w...
2025-01-2039 minEager to Please PodcastEpisode 2 - Eager to Please: What does that even mean?Being a people pleaser isn't a trait we're born having; it's one we develop over time. Join me in this episode as I share a few experiences of my earliest people pleasing moments and what finally lead to my realization that I had an unhealthy relationship with the word "NO".
2025-01-1313 minEager to Please PodcastEpisode 1 - Why Should I Listen-Eager to PleaseFollow us on Facebook/Instagram: @eagertopleasepodcast
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2025-01-0611 minEager to Please PodcastEager to Please Medley TeaserEver wonder why you feel unhappy because you’re consumed with making everything ok for everyone else but yourself? Join us for a deep dive as we explore how family, relationships, social media and social norms make us so eager to please. Listen to some of our guests on why they think you should listen, then follow us on Facebook and Instagram at eagertopleasepodcast!
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