#265: How to Stop Being a People Pleaser - Greg Everett

#265: How to Stop Being a People Pleaser - Greg Everett

From Move Your Mind with Nick Bracks by Nick Bracks

March 4, 2026 · 54 min · Episode 265

About this episode

In this episode, Nick Bracks and Greg Everett discuss the dangers of comparison and how to improve self-worth.

Comparison can quietly destroy your life. Most of us default to upward comparison… we fixate on what everyone else has that we don’t. And we rarely do the opposite - noticing what we’ve built, what we’ve survived, and what other people would trade places with us for in a second. That’s why you can feel behind even when you’re not. You end up measuring your life with a broken ruler...curated highlights, imaginary timelines, and a brain that’s wired to obsess over what’s missing. Comparison keeps you stuck. In this episode, I’m joined by Greg Everett, coach, author, and founder of Catalyst Athletics, to unpack why comparison is dangerous, how social media amplifies it, and how money and “success metrics” can quietly hijack your self-worth. We also talk about what to do when you genuinely feel lost or behind, including building a personal “touchstone” to measure real progress, using journaling to clear the mental noise, and creating intentional quiet time so your mind can actually reset. This episode will help you change your life by helping you to stop comparing yourself to others. Greg Everett is a coach, author, and the founder of Catalyst Athletics, known for his work in…

People in this episode

Host: Nick Bracks

Guest: Greg Everett

Topics covered

  • comparison
  • self-worth
  • social media
  • mental health
  • personal growth

Keywords

  • people pleaser
  • comparison
  • self-worth
  • social media
  • mental noise
  • journaling
  • personal touchstone

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Catalyst Athletics

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