Ep. 101: Why You Can’t Stop People Pleasing & How to Break Free | Ash Cebulka

 

Episode 101: What if people pleasing isn’t a personality flaw, but a nervous system response you developed to feel safe? In this transformative conversation, Amanda welcomes back fan-favorite guest Ash Cebulka to explore the deep roots of people pleasing patterns and how to finally break free.

Ash, a transformation guide and PSYCH-K practitioner, explains how people pleasing behaviors are programmed in our subconscious mind between ages 0-7, and why traditional willpower often fails to create lasting change. Together, they dive into human design, the difference between emotional and non-emotional beings, and practical techniques for rewiring limiting beliefs. This episode offers hope and concrete tools for anyone who’s tired of abandoning themselves to make others comfortable. You’ll learn why your body defaults to people pleasing, how to recognize when you’re operating from oldpatterns, and specific strategies to create new neural pathways that support your authentic self.

Perfect for: Anyone struggling with boundaries, parents wanting to raise confident children, and anyone ready to stop giving their energy away to others.

Chapters:

00:00 – Introduction & Amanda’s Life Updates

05:19 – Letting Go of What Others Think

08:29 – Understanding Your Human Design Type

18:30 – Childhood Trauma and Self-Worth Connection

24:39 – How to Rewire Subconscious Beliefs with PSYCH-K

30:08 – Nervous System Regulation Techniques

40:58 – Real Examples of People Pleasing Behaviors

50:45 – Teaching Children About Healthy Boundaries

59:46 – Final Thoughts on Self-Love and Acceptance

Connect with Ash Cebulka:

Website: ashcebulka.com

Instagram: @ashcebulka

Services: One-on-one coaching, PSYCH-K sessions, private retreats, and group retreats

Upcoming Events: St. Barts retreat (November 2025), Italy retreat (2026)

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