How to Interrupt the Fawn Response

Fawning as a trauma response
is something I see so often in my work—
people saying yes when they mean no,
over-accommodating to avoid conflict,
and ultimately losing themselves in the process. 

I know this pattern well because I’ve lived it,
and breaking free from it changed everything for me. 

In this conversation with Michelle Chalafant,
I dive deep into the roots of fawning,
how it’s ingrained in cultural conditioning,
and why it leads to resentment and burnout. 

More importantly, I share
how to recognize when you’re caught in this cycle
and the steps to reclaim your voice,
set boundaries,
and start living from a place of true self-worth. 

If you’ve ever struggled with people-pleasing,
self-abandonment,
or the fear of disappointing others, 

this conversation will give you a new lens
to see what’s really going on—
and how to change it.

Take a listen and let me know what stands out for you. 

Nima