{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/66bf317747151aa1d3c63970/66c61f81222779d3ef3c7427?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"I Used To Be...A People Pleaser","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/66bf317747151aa1d3c63970/1729351236759-b38adadd-2482-4c7c-98ee-e7607dad6047.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p><u>U2BDC: Used To Be's Do Count | Season 1, Episode 6</u></p><p><strong>Amir Sardari | I Used To Be...A People Pleaser</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Amir Sardari spent years saying “yes” when he meant “no,” trapped in a cycle of approval-seeking that led to toxic relationships and emotional burnout. In this eye-opening episode, Amir joins Dean James to unpack the hidden cost of people pleasing—and the powerful journey of reclaiming his voice. With raw honesty, he shares how he unlearned the habits that kept him small, and re-learned how to live with authenticity, boundaries, and self-respect. If you’ve ever felt like you were living for everyone but yourself, Amir’s story is your wake-up call.</p><p><br></p><p>If you need information or support about any of the themes explored in this episode, please follow the links below:</p><p><a href=\"https://www.bad.org.uk/pils/alopecia-areata/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Alopecia Areata</a></p><p><a href=\"https://psychcentral.com/health/the-need-to-please-the-psychology-of-people-pleasing#definition\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">People Pleasing Behaviour</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.verywellmind.com/how-to-stop-being-a-people-pleaser-5184412\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Changing People Pleasing Behaviours</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/self-help/tips-and-support/mindfulness/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Mindfulness</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.britannica.com/topic/decision-making\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Cognitive Dissonance</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong><em>Don't forget to like, subscribe, share, connect and comment...we can only grow with your help!</em></strong></p><p><a href=\"https://open.acast.com/networks/66bf306447151aa1d3c5bc07/shows/66bf317747151aa1d3c63970/episodes/www.u2bdc.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.u2bdc.com</a></p><p><a href=\"https://open.spotify.com/show/1lfS9VJJVYys8bEhNUMqZ1?si=b9d99966730f4d33\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Spotify</a></p><p><a href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/u2bdc-used-to-bes-do-count/id1764966220\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Apple</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCkXzxsrWqMcAj4rLY9TCsA\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">YouTube</a></p><p><a href=\"https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/438a8945-f733-4be8-9bbe-a74c500b293d/u2bdc-used-to-be's-do-count\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Amazon Music</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.deezer.com/en/show/1001182851\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Deezer</a></p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/u2bdc.pod/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563487515578\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@u2bdc\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">TikTok</a></p>","author_name":"Dean James"}