
Episode #31
People Pleasing and the Fawn Response
In this episode, Amanda and Tara explore the “fawn” response to trauma—the lesser-known fourth F alongside fight, flight, and freeze. We discuss Meg Josephson’s Are You Mad at Me? , a trauma-informed guide to people-pleasing, boundaries, and the fear of disappointing others, before turning to Sally Rooney’s Normal People to explore how fawning, self-worth, intimacy, and class anxiety show up in fiction. Plus, we ask the big question: will Connell and Marianne ever learn to be honest about what they really need? You can find us: Instagram, Threads, TikTok, YouTube, SubStack: @booksfromyourtherapist Podcast: Acast, iTunes, Spotify, wherever you listen! Work with Amanda (California residents) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

