Do you constantly put everyone else first, avoid conflict, and wonder why you feel exhausted or disconnected from yourself?

In this episode of The Not So Bad Bachelor Pad, Kori Strobel breaks down one of the most overlooked relationship killers: self-abandonment. What looks like kindness, selflessness, or being "easygoing" is often rooted in anxiety, fear of rejection, and the belief that keeping everyone else happy is the only way to stay connected.

Kori shares her own journey from chronic people-pleasing to authentic self-trust and explains why boundaries alone aren't enough if you haven't developed the emotional tools to support them. We also explore how social media has intensified our need for external validation, making it even harder to recognize who we are beneath everyone else's expectations. In this episode, we discuss :

• The hidden difference between healthy compromise and self-abandonment.

• Why people-pleasing is often driven by fear—not kindness.

• The subtle signs you've lost touch with your own needs.

• Why boundaries can actually increase anxiety if the inner work isn't there.

• How childhood experiences shape people-pleasing patterns.

• Practical ways to regulate your emotions instead of shutting down or checking out.

• How grieving old wounds helps you build healthier relationships today.

If you've ever struggled to say no, felt responsible for everyone else's emotions, or found yourself chasing approval instead of peace, this conversation will give you practical tools to reconnect with yourself without sacrificing the relationships that matter. Connect with Kori Strobel

• Website: koristrobel.com

• Instagram: @koristrobel

• Facebook: Kori Strobel

• Learn more about her coaching and courses on recovering from people-pleasing at her website.

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