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Being Too Nice: When People-Pleasing Is a Trauma Response

People-pleasing is often misunderstood as personality. In reality, it can be a trauma response rooted in the nervous system’s need for safety. Learn how the fawn response develops and how therapy can help shift chronic “niceness” into grounded kindness.

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Beyond the Self: The Psychedelic Path to Prosocial Behavior

Can psychedelics help us cultivate a more compassionate society? Emerging research reveals some promising pathways.

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an excerpt from one of my favorite poems for those experiencing grief. joy and sorrow are inseparable. on joy and sorrow by kahlil jibran
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people-pleasing gets written off as a personality trait. but for a lot of people, it’s not “just who you are.” it’s often a nervous system strategy you learned to stay safe & connected. this can look very put-together on
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mindfulness practice, like any healthy habit, can ebb and flow over time. allow yourself to begin again, over and over. return to the practice, return to yourself 🤍
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