From People Pleaser to Self-Love: The Journey to Embracing Your True Identity with Annie M Henderson

Annie M Henderson learned how to move away from the expectations placed up on her and became a people pleaser, doing what she thought people expected of her. Today she shares her journey of self-discovery and finding her authentic self. She emphasizes the importance of setting boundaries and how it helps build better relationships. Highlights:06:16 - Annie shares her own story about transitioning away from being a people pleaser.11:46 - Moving past the sunk cost fallacy, that you cannot move on or get out because you have already put too much time or money into it. 14:04 - Annie's switched to life coaching and the limitless opportunity it provides in helping people around the world. 18:29 - When it comes to being a people pleaser, people think of it as being selfless but it actually can be viewed as selfish. 23:14 - Annie's daughter's journey of coming out pansexual and how the internet has changed the way we view sexuality.29:33 - The generational shift of as kids learning from their parents to one of parents learning from their kids.24:45 - Learning how to have a better relationship with your kids, to support each other and know what is "normal".About our Guest:Annie M Henderson is a Certified Professional Life Coach specializing as a Coming Out Coach for the LGBTQIA community and helps people-pleasers that avoid conflict, over apologize, and struggle to say no, start living authentically and find the peace they have been missing.After going from an unfulfilled existence checking all the boxes of perceived “success,” to breaking into an intentional, abundant life, she now uses her experiences and professional background as a teacher, counselor, and life coach, to teach and mentor others. In working with her diverse clientele to discover unapologetic joy, including the LGBTQIA community and people-pleasers, her teachings focus on releasing self-doubt, embracing the power in setting boundaries, and removing the habit of over apologizing. She’s the international best-selling co-author of She Did It!, which follows women from around the world and their transformational journey. Annie’s masters degrees in education, school counseling and professional counseling, complement her mission and inform her regular content shared with loyal followers on TikTok and Instagram.www.anniemhenderson.comwww.tiktok.com/@anniemhendersonwww.facebook.com/groups/peoplepleaserwww.instagram/life_coach_annieConnect with Heather: Solutions listed on her website: https://chrysalismama.com For the Language of LGBTQIA+ E-book, visit: https://learnwith.chrysalismama.com/book  Digital Coming Out Course for Parents - Text Ally to 55444 to get Heather's "My kid just came out and I'm freaking out!" Toolkit!Please subscribe to, rate, and review Just Breathe. And, as always,...

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Do you have a child, teen, or young adult who is lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or any other beautiful sexual orientation or gender identity? Do you feel alone in your effort to support them on their journey or navigate your own? Heather Hester from Chrysalis Mama is here to transform the conversation around loving, raising, and empowering an LGBTQIA+ teenager as well as being a supportive ally to all LGBTQIA+ people. Since 2017, when her son embraced his sexual orientation as a young gay man, Heather and her family have felt every emotion, and have experienced dozens of situations ranging from heartwarming and humorous to terrifyingly life-threatening. She and her husband initially felt alone and overwhelmed, moving her to want to support others traveling a similar path. She discusses taboo topics and works to erase stigmas surrounding the coming out process and parenting an LGBTQIA+ teen. Heather's shows are both interview and solo offering a wide range of fascinating guests as well as her own episodes where she shares wisdom, stories, and strategies. Sitting in the top 1.5% of all podcasts, Just Breathe is relatable, educational, and warm. Heather's approach is based on four pillars - to Embrace, Educate, Empower, and Love - and most of all, to reinforce to all LGBTQ people, their families, and their allies that they are not alone!