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187: The Fear of Disappointing Others: Healing The Need to be Liked

Inner Work With MaryAnn Walker: Stop People Pleasing and Start Honoring You!

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The Fear Disappointing Others: Healing The Need to be Liked

The fear of disappointing others is so often invisible, yet it drives so many of your choices—what you say yes to, what you stay silent about, and how you show up in your relationships. If you’ve ever worried that someone’s disappointment might cost you connection, safety, or love… this episode will feel like exhaling.

This isn’t an episode about fixing the pattern—this is about finally seeing it with compassion and clarity.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

  • Why so many HSPs and people pleasers fear disappointing others—and why it makes perfect sense.
  • How this fear subtly impacts your boundaries, your energy, and your authenticity.
  • The emotional toll of over-functioning, overexplaining, and absorbing other people’s feelings.
  • How fear of disappointment shows up differently in friendships, romantic partnerships, and work environments.
  • The deeper nervous system roots behind people-pleasing and why it feels so scary to say no.
  • Real stories (Sarah, Ben, and Maya) that will help you see these patterns in your own life with more compassion.
  • The surprising way avoiding disappointment often causes resentment, burnout, disconnection, and self-abandonment.
  • A gentle mindset shift that can help you move from chasing approval to honoring your truth.

Challenge for the Week

Notice the moments—big or small—when your choices are driven by the fear of disappointing someone.
Don’t fix them.
Don’t change them.
Just notice.
Awareness is the first step toward healing this pattern.

Work With Me

If this episode hit home and you’re ready to break free from the exhaustion of people-pleasing and learn how to take up space without fear, I’d love to support you.

Many people choose to gift themselves a more empowered, authentic life for the holidays—and if that’s you, I invite you to book a free clarity call with me.

This is a 20-minute conversation to explore what you’re struggling with and whether coaching might be your next step.

Spaces are limited—so if your heart is nudging you, listen.
Book your free clarity call here: https://calendly.com/maryannwalkerlife/freeconsult
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