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April 23, 2024 62 mins
In this conversation, I sit down with Karenna Soto, a Burnout keynote Speaker and trauma-informed somatic practitioner. We explore the common fears of people-pleasers, such as not being liked, understood, losing people, and not belonging. We explore the concept of inner child healing and how it can help individuals connect with their authentic selves. Karenna emphasizes the significance of learning to give oneself what one needs and wants, rather than relying on others for validation and fulfillment. Our conversation highlights the importance of vulnerability and open communication in relationships, as well as the process of creating a sense of safety within oneself. Ultimately, we guide and encourage listeners to recognize their worthiness and prioritize their own needs and desires to break free from their people-pleasing cycles.
 
Karenna is a dynamic force in communication, relationship-building, and anxiety management, dedicated to empowering female leaders. With four years as a certified life coach and trauma-informed somatic practitioner, she guides women in speaking their truth, honouring their capacity, navigating tough conversations, and preventing burnout. In her decade-plus corporate journey, she transformed from a people pleaser into a respected, authentic leader.  She is here to invite female leaders into their fullest, expressed, and confident selves. She now serves as a professional speaker and podcast host of The Fully Expressed Podcast with Karenna.
 
Keywords: people-pleasing, fears, healing journey, self-compassion, authenticity, self-love, self-love, people-pleasing, inner child healing, authenticity, vulnerability, communication, worthiness
 
To connect with Karenna, follow her socials!
https://karennasoto.com/podcast/
https://www.instagram.com/iamkarennasoto/
 
Takeaways:
- People-pleasing is often driven by the fear of not being liked, losing people, and not belonging.
- The fear of judgment and the fear of not being understood are common among people-pleasers.
- Self-compassion and curiosity are essential in the healing journey to break free from people-pleasing tendencies
-It is important to prioritize oneself and ask for help when needed.

- The goal is to cultivate authenticity and self-love. Inner child healing can help individuals connect with their authentic selves and heal past wounds.
- Learning to give oneself what they need and want is essential for self-love and personal growth.
- Open communication and vulnerability are key in building healthy relationships.
- Creating a sense of safety within oneself is crucial for breaking free from people-pleasing tendencies.
- Recognizing one's worthiness and prioritizing personal needs and desires is essential for personal fulfillment. 


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