How to Interrupt the Fawn Response

Written By Dr. Nima

On March 16, 2025
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

P.S. If this message struck a chord,
and you're tired of the endless cycle
of hope and disappointment in your relationships,
I'm offering a limited number of Blind Spot Sessions
(valued at $497) for those who are truly ready to transform.

This isn't therapy.
It's not about rehashing your past or learning more techniques.

It's about identifying the precise blind spots
keeping you trapped in the loop of doom.

This is for FREE for the right person.
To be considered, DM with:

  • Your backstory (relationship patterns, key challenges)
  • What you've already tried that hasn't worked
  • What you hope to achieve through this work

Finish with: "Nima, can I please get a link to your private calendar?"
Only respond if you're ready to look in the mirror, not the magnifying glass.
The truth will set you free, but first, it might piss you off.

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