Being Human with Steve Cuss How to Be ‘True to You’ with Kathleen Smith
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Jan 27, 2025 
Kathleen Smith, a D.C.-based marriage and family therapist and author of 'True to You', dives deep with Steve Cuss into the complexities of anxiety and people-pleasing. They explore where our energy goes and the role of relationships in finding comfort. The conversation highlights the power of playfulness in therapy and the dynamics of self-differentiation in relationships. Smith stresses the importance of authentic connections and intergenerational influences, encouraging listeners to embrace their true selves and rest in genuine community.
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Bowen Therapy Approach
- Bowen therapy focuses on analyzing past actions and identifying opportunities for change.
- It's a consultative approach where the therapist helps clients understand their behavior.
Managing People-Pleasing
- People-pleasing is a natural impulse, not something to eliminate entirely.
- Focus on managing the energy spent on it, rather than trying to stop it completely.
People-Pleasing: Aim for 30%
- Aim for managing people-pleasing tendencies, not eliminating them.
- View successful management 30% of the time as a win, like in baseball.
