Ever wonder why you feel unhappy because you’re consumed with making everything ok for everyone else but yourself? Join us for a deep dive as we explore how family, relationships, social media and social norms make us so eager to please.
Episode 63 - Being of Sound Mind with Bill O'Hanlon & J4
Psychotherapist and songwriter Bill O'Hanlon (is back again!) and he joins us with J4, a multi-instrumentalist, artist & producer as we discuss their collaborative album 'Being of Sound Mind,' which explores mental health themes through music. They share insights on the creative process, mental health journeys, the power of music and how it fosters understanding and healing.
And if there's one thing they hope this album brings it's this: "Let me reassure your soul that someone knows you, let me reassure your soul that someone cares." ~ Essra Mohawk
Follow them to support this important project and get updates on their upcoming album release (coming October 2026)!
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Listen to Anxiety here: https://open.spotify.com/track/3yt05ryHcNcsFTSLTOP4z6?si=6e66065399df4e13&nd=1&dlsi=eff5e9a0836c4459
A note from Bill & J4 about Anxiety:
Anxiety. When it comes on strong, you want to be anywhere but in your skin. It can torture you with insomnia, panic attacks, phobias and other daily sufferings. As a psychotherapist for 40+ years, it was perhaps the most common issue I saw.I suffered from anxiety myself. Shy and anxious as a child and, as an adult, social phobia, a severe phobia of dogs that kept me homebound for a while and other forms that hampered my daily life.It took me some years to overcome my anxiety. Hence this song. It was the first J4 and I wrote for this project, after we had a discussion about how common this was for younger people these days. One of the things music can do is to validate your experience. Help you feel seen and get a sense you are not alone. We hope this song does that for you.
27 Jul 2026
Episode 62 - Beyond Burnout with Jessica Lattif
Jessica Lattif, founder of "Not Working in Tech" joins us for an in-depth discussion on beating burnout.
After spending years as a tech professional, she is no stranger to how corporate culture fosters burnout and people pleasing. Her personal struggles with health issues has given her a new purpose to help others understand that your job should never cost you your health.
Feeling underappreciated and overworked but don't know how to break the cycle? Jessica shares with us practical advice on setting boundaries, recognizing burnout signals, and creating supporting policies for healthier work environments.
This is an episode you don't want to miss!
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22 Jun 2026
Episode 61 - Not Alone: From Chasing Connection to Being Connected with Nancy Deckant
Back for round two on the Eager to Please Podcast to talk about why so many of us struggle with self-abandonment and the need to make others happy is song-writer, author, and CEO of Discover Sooner, Nancy Deckant.
After decades of struggling with these questions without realizing the depth of the issue, Nancy shares her journey of self-abandonment to reclaiming her sense of belonging by learning to listen to herself. She chronicles her journey and the lessons learned along the way in her new book "Not Alone: From Chasing Connection to Being Connected".
If you’ve ever felt disconnected from your own needs and emotions in order to please others, this episode and book are for you.
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Not Alone: From Chasing Connection to Being Connected: Print/eBook
Not Alone Workbook: Sign Up to Email List NancyDeckant.com
Follow Nancy on her socials: Instagram @NNXYNancyDeckant or www.discoversooner.com
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#NotAlone #SelfDiscovery #Belonging #MentalHealthAwareness #EagerToPlease
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