Sensitive Stories

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78: Getting to the Roots of People Pleasing

June 16
43 mins

Episode Description

Do you lose yourself caring for others? In this episode, I talk with Kirsten Davidson, RP about being mindful about self-abandonment and:

  • Understanding the distinction between caretaking from a place of empathy and people pleasing from a place of fear of abandonment
  • Connecting with all the parts of yourself to heal and guide you in times of insecurity
  • How to decipher the roots of your anxious experiences

Kirsten is a Registered Psychotherapist and the Founder of Mind The Gaps Psychotherapy, where she supports adults, couples, and families in moving through disconnection, emotional overwhelm, and stuck patterns toward more self-led, connected ways of being. Her work is grounded in relational, trauma-informed, and existential approaches, helping clients explore what lies beneath their patterns with curiosity and compassion. Beyond the therapy room, she contributes to broader mental health conversations through public speaking and her writing for Psychology Today, where she explores relationships, identity, and personal growth.

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