Eager to Please Podcast

Episode 59 - Rehumaning with Stephanie Malia Krauss

We talk a lot about how we as adults are "eager to please", but have we stopped to think about how our children are learning these behaviors whether it's from us or the world around them? How do we help them navigate all these pressures if we struggle with it ourselves?
Joining us for an incredibly insightful conversation on "are we raising our kids to be eager to please adults?" is bestselling author and youth development expert, Stephanie Krauss who has spent the last 20+ years researching this very topic. 
We'll also touch on her new book "How We Thrive" out NOW! Make sure you order your copy! This is an episode you don't want to miss!
Follow Stephanie on Instagram @stephaniemaliakrauss
 
or her website: www.rehumaning.com or https://www.stephaniemaliakrauss.com/
 
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Episode 58 - The Unmuted Room with Erin Snow

When we think of therapy, we picture this: a person sitting on a couch talking to a therapist sitting directly across from them; and often times that conversation is "filtered" for fear of being judged, disliked, or even shamed.  
Joining us for this episode is Erin Snow, transformative listening strategist, who shares her journey from legal advocacy work to founding the Unmuted Room (formerly Seacoast Listening Lounge), a confidential and judgement-free space designed for individuals to be heard, particularly those who feel they have to be "the strong one" in their lives. 
Discover how her work helps her clients feel heard, set boundaries, and find relief outside traditional therapy.
You can find her new website here: www.theunmutedroom.com
Follow Erin on Socials! @the.unmutedroom or email her directly erin@theunmutedroom.com
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Episode 57 - The Grief No One Talks About with Karen Omand

Grief isn’t just about losing loved ones; it can also stem from losing your identity in the process of people pleasing. Many of us don’t realize the toll it takes until we’re deep in it.
If you feel like you’re bending over backwards to meet others’ expectations, you’re not alone. Recognizing this grief is the first step to reclaiming your identity. Joining us to talk about the grief around people pleasing and her upcoming book called "Life Theft" out later in 2026 is Thanatologist and grief expert/educator, Karen Omand.
You can follow Karen on her website: Divorceworkshop.ca or on her socials: @griefandlosscounselor or @divorceworkshop.ca
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Episode 56 - Camouflaged with Heather Sweeney

Joining us for this episode is author and debut memoirist, Heather Sweeney.  She shares her experience as the "ideal" military spouse and the struggles she faced as a stay-at-home mom - being adaptable, self-sufficient, undemanding, and perpetually appreciative, which she chronicled in her memoir Camouflage and other notable publications (New York Times and the Washington Post to name a few!).
Her husband’s career always took priority, followed closely by her children and the unrelenting expectations of military life. Her own desires, voice, and identity were pushed to the side.
Whether you've ever stepped foot on a military base or not, I know you'll see so much of your own “eager to please” patterns in her story. Can't wait for you to listen!
Follow Heather on Instagram or www.heatherlsweeney.com
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Episode 55 - Blowin' up the Blueprint with Cindy DiTiberio

In this episode of the Eager to Please Podcast, I sit down with writer and editor Cindy DiTiberio about her journey through motherhood, marriage, and divorce.
Cindy shares her experiences as a writer and how the pandemic prompted her to reevaluate her life. We discuss the challenges women face in balancing family responsibilities, the importance of female community, and the need to redefine success in relationships. 
I love her definition of success, too!  And it's not what you'd think. 
You'll be inspired to embrace change and explore new possibilities in your own life.
Follow Cindy @cindy.ditiberio on Instagram or on her website.
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Episode 53 - Chasing Worthiness with Jenny Dreizen

In this episode of the Eager to Please podcast, I'm joined by Jenny Dreizen, COO of Fresh Starts Registry as we dive into the complexities of worthiness, people-pleasing, and the impact it has on one's self-esteem.
We discuss the importance of self-acceptance and she shares her personal journey and insights of breaking free from the need to earn worthiness by embracing joy in life, emphasizing that everyone is allowed to explore their happiness and leave relationships that do not serve them. 
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Episode 52 - I Said Yes

The story behind the song "I Said Yes" written by yours truly and the incredibly talented Jamie Floyd.
Real. Honest. Vulnerable. This is an episode you'll want to grab some tissues.
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Episode 51 - Unhitched with Oona Metz

Joining me for another episode on learning to love yourself is Oona Metz, Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and a Certified Group Psychotherapist who launches her Essential Divorce Guide for Woman, called Unhitched, in January 2026.
Her book is a compassionate and practical resource meant to help women in all stages of the divorce process navigate the messy waters by way of vignettes interspersed with practice exercises, real-life stories and roadmaps for healing and moving forward with confidence. 
This is an episode you don't want to miss!
You can follow Oona on Instagram or Linked in!
Oona's website: https://www.oonametz.com/
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Episode 50 - That's a Wrap 2025!

As we wind down our first year of production, I just wanted to say THANK YOU to all our listeners and podcast guests. Your support means so much. I look forward to spending some much needed down time with friends and family and hope 2026 brings you an abundance of peace, reflection and self-love.  Hope you'll continue to join us for the ride!
Happy Holidays!
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Episode 49 - The Cost of Quiet with Colette Jane Fehr

Have you ever felt stuck and wondered if something was missing from your life? Have you ever longed for more emotional intimacy with your partner? Joining us for a fascinating discussion on the price we pay for not knowing how to have the right conversations is Colette Jane Fehr, a licensed psychotherapist, specializing in couples’ therapy, and a nationally recognized relationship expert who has has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Oprah Daily, and other major media outlets. She is the author of The Cost of Quiet: How to Have the Hard Conversations that Create Secure Lasting Love, coming February 3rd, 2026, from Putnam/Penguin Random House.  She also co-hosts the popular podcasts Insights from the Couch and Love Thy Neighbor: A Relationship Show, and her 2025 TEDx talk Secrets of a Couples Therapist was a TED editor’s pick. Her mission is to help people find emotional freedom and authentic connection by speaking and living their truth. 
Preorder her book The Cost of Quiet: https://www.colettejanefehr.com/new-book
Follow her on Instagram & TikTok: @colettejanefehr
Substack: https://colettejanefehr.substack.com/?utm_campaign=profile_chips
TEDx talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tSUOB2yEd0
 
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