A People Pleasers Boundary Breakdown with Abbey Gibson

In this episode of Yeah The Gals I’m joined once again by friend of the pod and one of my most requested guests…therapist, mum, and boundary-setting queen, Abbey Gibson from Woman Kind Therapy. 

You know those chats where you feel seen, slightly exposed, but also really empowered? This is one of those. We dive deep into the tangled web of people pleasing, burnout, and why setting boundaries feels so bloody hard.

We unpack the why:

Where that urge to be “the good girl” and make everyone else happy even comes from (spoiler: it’s got layers), and talk through the real toll that always saying yes can take on your mental health, relationships, identity and nervous system.

Abbey also shares some absolute gems around how to start setting boundaries (even if it makes you feel like a total as*hole), and why discomfort is a necessary part of personal growth. This ep is honest, layered, and just such a nourishing conversation for any gal who's ever felt stretched too thin.

We cover:

• ​Why people pleasing is actually a self-betrayal strategy (ouch, but true)
• ​How “being good” became a measure of our worth as girls
• ​The real toll people pleasing takes on your body and mind
• ​The link between burnout, perfectionism and mental load
• ​How to set boundaries without a meltdown
• ​Why therapy isn’t just for crisis… it’s a tool for coming home to yourself
• ​What self-worth really is (hint: it’s not about achievements)

If you've ever felt like you're doing too much and yet still not doing “enough,” please listen to this ep. I promise you'll walk away with so much more clarity, compassion, and maybe even a few permission slips to let go of what’s no longer serving you.

Big love to Abbey for her wisdom, her warmth, and for being so bloody generous in this chat.

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