Do you say "yes" when your body screams "no"? Discover why people-pleasing isn't a flaw—it's the fawn response, a little-known trauma survival mechanism that kept you safe but now traps you in exhaustion, resentment, and lost identity. In this raw, trauma-informed episode of Beyond Survival: A Pathway to Peace, host Naomi Stanchfield shares her personal journey from childhood abuse to reclaiming her voice, breaking down the 7 interconnected people-pleasing patterns (like boundary struggles, excessive apologizing, and over-functioning), and delivering 9 practical somatic + CBT strategies to escape fawn mode.

What you'll learn:

• How fawning develops from fight/flight/freeze and shows up in daily life

• The nervous system roots of guilt, codependency, and self-abandonment

• Naomi's story: From hating Star Wars to adopting her ex's hobbies (and how she rediscovered herself)

• Actionable tools: Body scans, micro-boundaries, self-compassion practices, and more

Perfect for trauma survivors, empaths, and anyone tired of putting others first. Join the healing conversation in our Facebook group: Beyond Survival: Healing Together.

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