18. Finding Freedom from People Pleasing with Hanane

In this episode, Peter sits down with Hanane as they explore the impact of growing up feeling responsible for keeping the peace in an unpredictable environment. Hanane shares how, from a very young age, she learned to stay quiet, careful, and emotionally contained in order to avoid conflict and protect those around her. Over time, that way of being began to shape how she relates to herself, her relationships, and her ability to fully express who she is. At one point, Peter asks: “What is it like to walk around now as an adult woman but you’re not free to be you?” As the conversation unfolds, a deeper understanding begins to emerge around the pressure of trying not to upset others, the identities we adopt to feel safe, and what becomes possible when we begin to question the roles we’ve carried for so long.