The Paradox of People-Pleasing & Conflict in Relationships (Ep. 118)

The Paradox of People-Pleasing & Conflict in Relationships (Ep. 118)

Here’s a hard truth: people-pleasing feels like a way to keep the peace in your relationships—but in reality, it steals your peace and creates even more conflict. 🫠 That’s the paradox of people-pleasing, and it’s one of the sneakiest ways perfectionism shows up in your relationships. In this episode, Coach Elizabeth Burrows breaks down: 📌 Why people-pleasing isn’t protecting your relationship—it’s sabotaging it. 📌 How saying “yes” to your partner can actually mean saying “no” to yourself. 📌 The connection between authenticity, conflict, and deeper intimacy. 📌 A mindset shift to help you stop fearing conflict and start using it to strengthen your relationship. If you’ve been tired of people-pleasing but nervous about what might happen if you stopped, this episode is your permission slip to let it go. Work with Coach Elizabeth ✨ Ready to stop people-pleasing and start experiencing more peace, more intimacy, and more love in your relationships? Book a call here [https://http//bit.ly/coachingplease%20] to see how my 1:1 coaching services can help. Ask Me Anything Got an idea for a juicy topic for the show? Got a burning question or a challenge you want a professional life coach to weigh in on? Drop me a line [https://forms.gle/5mXnueyHjKD5LM74A]. Subscribe, Rate & Review Be sure to subscribe and follow the Life Edit Project Podcast wherever you like to listen. Want a shout out on a future episode? Leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! Get instructions here [http://www.LifeEditProject.com/podcast%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0]. The Life Edit Project Podcast is now streaming on YouTube [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYxbDTevXtXIc_DdTuHPlEhtN0C10MWJA&si=-hrTUSsJgj2l-Kgu%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0], so be sure to subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode. Let’s Connect Got any aha moments from this episode? Tell Coach Elizabeth on social: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Threads⁠

Building Adult Friendships As A Recovering Perfectionist (Ep. 117)

Making friends as an adult is so much more complicated than sharing toys on the playground when we were kids. Between busy schedules, trying to avoid fake friends and cringing through small talk at networking events, connecting with old or new friends can feel impossible. But what if making friends as an adult could feel simple and easy again? Well, it can…if you learn to neutralize perfectionism. In this episode of The Life Edit Project Podcast, host and life coach Elizabeth Burrows breaks down 3 sneaky perfectionist thoughts that could be sabotaging your adult friendships without you realizing it. You’ll learn: * how to always have time for friends in your busy life * how to connect with new people even if you’re chronically awkward * how to avoid high drama friendships forever If you’ve been craving more meaningful connections but don’t know how to get unstuck, this episode will help you recognize and neutralize some common, sneaky perfectionist thoughts that are getting in your way. 👉 Ready to stop letting perfectionism ruin your friendships? Book a call with Coach Elizabeth to sign up for 1:1 coaching: http://bit.ly/coachingplease [https://http//bit.ly/coachingplease]

Parenting Teens Without the Drama… Even if You’re a Recovering Perfectionist (Ep. 116)

The moment I tell people my daughter is 11 and starting middle school, most of them warn me that it’s all downhill from here. And honestly? I’m over it. 😤 In this episode, I’m spilling my very non-doom-and-gloom approach to raising a tween as a recovering perfectionist — and why I fully expect the teenage years to be something my daughter and I both enjoy. I’m sharing the three big things I’m doing right now to make space for connection, trust, and real relationship — instead of control, fear, and drama. If you’ve been bracing yourself for your kid to hit 13 like it’s a hurricane, this conversation might just set you free. We’ll talk about: • Why I don’t see my daughter as an extension of myself • How letting her see me struggle has made us closer • The one thing I remind her of no matter what happens Spoiler: perfectionism never makes parenting easier — but there’s a better way. ⸻ Work with Me Want to drop the perfectionist parenting patterns and build a strong, healthy relationship with your teen or tween? Let’s talk. 📅 Book a call with me to sign up for 1:1 coaching here: http://bit.ly/coachingplease [https://HTTP://bit.ly/coachingplease] ⸻ Let’s Stay Connected 📱 Instagram: @LifeEditProject [https://instagram.com/lifeeditproject] 📱 Threads: @LifeEditProject [https://www.threads.net/lifeeditproject] 📱 Facebook: @LifeEditProject

Stop Fixing Everything: How Letting Imperfection Be Can Set You Free (Ep. 115)

Perfectionists, we need to talk. Not every “imperfection” is a problem. Sometimes life just…isn’t the way you pictured it. And guess what? That doesn’t mean it’s broken. In this episode, I’m breaking down why your brain keeps trying to “fix” things that don’t need fixing, the difference between a real problem and a not-problem, and why sitting in the discomfort of imperfection might actually be the most powerful move you can make. If you’re tired of spinning your wheels chasing some imaginary “perfect,” this one’s for you. 🎯 Book your 1:1 coaching call → http://bit.ly/coachingplease 📩 Connect with me on Instagram: @LifeEditProject

The Undecided Perfectionist (Ep. 114)

You’ve gathered all the information. You’ve weighed the pros and cons. You’ve even prayed about it. And you know exactly what you want. So why are you still struggling to make a decision? (Spoiler alert: it’s perfectionism. 🙃) In this episode, life coach and host Coach Elizabeth Burrows breaks down a sneaky perfectionist trap: the fear of making the “wrong” choice—and the emotional spiral that comes with it. If you’re a high-achiever who looks confident on the outside but secretly agonizes over every decision, this one’s for you! This isn’t about needing more research. It’s about learning how to trust yourself, feel your feelings, and move forward anyway. Inside this episode: * Why decision paralysis isn’t always about confusion * The emotional toll of chasing “the right” answer * How perfectionism makes you doubt even your best instincts * A mindset shift that can unlock your next move * What to do when the ideal choice isn’t available Ready to get unstuck? Let’s work through it together. → Book a RESET Session [https://lifeeditproject.com/home/work-with-me/reset-coaching-session] for support with your stickiest decision → Book a call to sign up for 1:1 coaching [HTTP://bit.ly/coachingplease] to break out of the indecision cycle for good If this resonated… Take 30 seconds to share this episode with another recovering perfectionist. And make sure you’re subscribed so you never miss the mindset shifts you didn’t know you needed. Be sure to subscribe and follow wherever get your podcasts, so you never miss an episode. Leave a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts and get a shout out on a future episode. Step-by-step instructions and links: http://LifeEditProject.com/podcast [HTTP://lifeeditproject.com/podcast] Ask me anything… Got a question for me to answer, or want to hear a specific topic covered on a future episode? Drop me a line. [https://forms.gle/e7T1cEjJRSEyt32X9] ✌🏽