Meg Josephson

Meg Josephson, a therapist and author of "Are You Mad at Me?", dives into the anxiety of people-pleasing and its roots in childhood. She talks about grappling with the fear of disapproval and how it shapes relationships. Josephson shares her realization in a Bed Bath & Beyond aisle that pleasing everyone eroded her sense of self. The conversation weaves in themes of longing for parental connection, emotional neglect, and the impact on adult life. Personal anecdotes reveal the struggle for validation and the journey toward self-discovery.

Meg Josephson, a therapist and author of 'Are You Mad at Me?', shares insights from her journey of overcoming the childhood habit of people pleasing. She discusses how this fawn response, rooted in early family dynamics, shaped her adult relationships and sense of self. A pivotal moment in a Bed Bath & Beyond reveals her struggle with self-awareness. Josephson also reflects on the longing for parental love, the warmth of chosen families, and the complexities of navigating emotional insecurities in relationships.

Meg Josephson, a psychotherapist and author, shares insights on the exhausting nature of people-pleasing and how it relates to our need for approval. She explains the psychological roots of these behaviors and introduces strategies for self-acceptance. Adam Aleksic, a linguist and author, explores how social media reshapes language, including the emergence of new terms influenced by algorithms and censorship. Together, they discuss the interplay between societal expectations and language evolution in our digital age.