Breaking Free from People-Pleasing and Finding True Self

Reality TV alum Jinger Duggar Vuolo joins host Steve Cuss to share her powerful journey from fear-based religion to authentic faith and emotional freedom. She opens up about growing up under Bill Gothard’s teachings, breaking free from people-pleasing, and healing from spiritual trauma. Together, Jinger and Steve explore how vulnerability, community, and self-awareness can lead to lasting transformation. This episode offers encouragement for anyone navigating identity, faith, and the pressure to meet others’ expectations.

Resources mentioned in this episode include:

• Becoming Free Indeed: My Story of Disentangling Faith from Fear by Jinger Duggar Vuolo
• People Pleaser: Breaking Free from the Burden of Imaginary Expectations 
• “Teens and Social Media: Key findings from Pew Research Center Surveys”
• “How Social Media Affects Your Teen’s Mental Health: A Parent’s Guide”

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