Send us a textAre you exhausted from constantly putting other's needs before your own? In our latest conversation, I sat down with mental health counselor and anxiety treatment specialist, Justine Carino, to dissect the complex pattern of people pleasing. We get to the root of people pleasing,  why we do it, and how it's deeply ingrained in our survival instincts. We delve into the uncomfortable feelings that arise when setting boundaries - a crucial step to escape the people-pleasing cycle. Justine offers her insights into recognizing cognitive distortions that lead to avoidance and shares how mindfulness can help in identifying our needs. We emphasize the need for aligning boundaries with your core values to prevent burnout and resentment. Justine guides us through exercises to identify our values and use them to steer our decisions. We also cover how to communicate your boundaries respectfully and manage the guilt that can surface from making decisions that align with your values. This episode is packed with valuable tools to help you transition from people-pleasing patterns and step into your strength.More with Justine:Justine Carino is a licensed mental health counselor, anxiety treatment specialist and host of “Thoughts from the Couch” podcast. Justine currently maintains a group private practice in New York and helps individuals and families decrease symptoms of anxiety and depression, recover from anxiety disorders, improve their relationships and set better boundaries. Justine has over 10 years of experience and uses both cognitive behavioral therapy techniques and family systems techniques when working with her clients. She also has a signature online program for stressed out working moms called “The Path to Peace.” This course offers a step-by-step system that is clinically proven to reduce anxiety, set better boundaries and help you create a personal mental health routine. Justine’s advice has been featured in various media outlets such as Cosmo, The Huffington Post, News 12 Westchester and The Self-Helpless Podcast.www.carinocounseling.com Instagram: @_thoughtsfromthecouch_People pleasing quizSupport the showFollow @howthewiseonegrows and @hollyzajur on Instagram for more and check out more offerings online. Join the ~*Dream Team*~ to support the podcast!Get the 28 Day Creative Wellness Challenge E-Workbook- Use the code KEEPCREATING for 15% off! Work 1:1 with Holly through mentorship & coachingJoin the FREE *Creative Wellness Collective* to continue the conversations we have on the podcast with fellow listeners!Give the gift that keeps on giving-- Custom Meditations!Episode sponsored by Connect Wellness. Connect Wellness empowers people with tools to connect with themselves, others, and the present moment.Be wise-- sign up to be the first to know what's next!