It's time to get... meaner: How to drop the people pleasing tendencies.

It's time to get... meaner: How to drop the people pleasing tendencies.

February 28, 2026 · 12 min

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In this episode, Michelle B discusses how to overcome people pleasing tendencies and set healthier boundaries.

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