{"podcast":{"title":"Lisa A Romano Breakdown to Breakthroughs","slug":"lisa-a-romano-breakdown-to-breakthroughs-253934","podcast_index_feed_id":253934,"rss_url":"https://lisaaromano.libsyn.com/rss","website_url":"https://www.lisaaromano.com","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/5/7/4/8/5748b275db96dc3e/Breakdown_to_Breakthroughs.jpg","author":"Lisa A. Romano","episode_count":467,"summary":"Lisa A. Romano is a globally recognized Breakthrough Life Coach, award-winning author, and a leading expert in emotional recovery. Named the #1 Most Influential Person of 2020 and one of the World's Most Inspiring Women of 2023, Lisa has dedicated her career to helping others break free from the chains of codependency and narcissistic abuse. As the creator of the Conscious Healing Academy, she has developed a groundbreaking approach to emotional recovery that focuses on healing the deep-rooted causes of the false self so as to make a path forward to the authentic self. Lisa's work is driven by her belief in the transformative power of an organized mind. She teaches that true healing begins when individuals can confront and dismantle the subconscious beliefs that keep them trapped in patterns of self-sabotage and emotional pain. Through her coaching, writing, and educational programs, Lisa empowers her clients to awaken to their authentic selves, guiding them on a journey of self-discovery and personal empowerment. With a mission to help others live above the veil of consciousness, Lisa's influence extends far beyond her coaching practice. Her insights and teachings have inspired m…","last_synced_at":"2026-09-18T22:26:37.015892+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/lisa-a-romano-breakdown-to-breakthroughs-253934"},"episode":{"title":"Why People Pleasing Is a Trauma Response (Understanding the Fawn Response) | Lisa A. Romano","slug":"why-people-pleasing-is-a-trauma-response-understanding-the-fawn-response-lisa-a-romano","published_at":"2026-08-28T11:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/lisa-a-romano-breakdown-to-breakthroughs-253934/why-people-pleasing-is-a-trauma-response-understanding-the-fawn-response-lisa-a-romano","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/lisa-a-romano-breakdown-to-breakthroughs-253934","url":"https://www.lisaaromano.com/12-wbcp","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/lisaaromano/Fourth_Trauma_Respon.mp3?dest-id=1499471","summary":"Why People Pleasing Is a Trauma Response Do you find yourself saying \"yes\" when every part of you wants to say \"no\"? If you constantly put other people's needs ahead of your own, struggle to set boundaries, or feel responsible for everyone else's emotions, your people pleasing may be more than a personality trait. It may be a survival response rooted in childhood trauma. In this episode of the Breakdown to Breakthroughs Podcast , trauma-informed life coach Lisa A. Romano explains the psychology behind the fawn response , one of the most misunderstood trauma responses. You'll discover how growing up in unpredictable, emotionally unsafe, or narcissistic family systems can teach children to survive by becoming agreeable, hypervigilant, and overly responsible for others. Lisa also shares a practical daily strategy to help interrupt automatic people pleasing and begin reconnecting with your own needs. 🔑 In This Episode, You'll Discover What the fawn response is and why it develops after childhood trauma. Why people pleasing is a survival adaptation, not a personality flaw. How codependency begins when children learn to manage other people's emotions. The connection between hypervigilance, childhood conditioning, and emotional survival. Why people pleasers often attract emotionally immature or narcissistic partners. How the nervous system mistakes familiarity for safety. A simple pause practice that helps you stop automatic people pleasing and strengthen healthy boundaries. 💡 A Truth That Changes Everything People pleasing isn't a sign of weakness. It's evidence that your nervous system learned to survive by protecting important relationships at any cost. Healing begins when you recognize that your needs, emotions, and boundaries deserve the same care you've always given to…","meta_description":"Why People Pleasing Is a Trauma Response Do you find yourself saying \"yes\" when every part of you wants to say \"no\"? 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