How to Stop People-Pleasing, Set Boundaries, and Heal Emotionally

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Dr. Josh Axe

Christianity, Religion & Spirituality, Health & Fitness

4.9 • 1.4K Ratings

🗓️ 27 February 2025

⏱️ 61 minutes

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Summary

Did you know that your attachment style could be shaping your health, relationships, and overall well-being in ways you don’t even realize? Research shows that early life experiences deeply influence how we connect with others and even how we respond to stress—impacting our mental, emotional, and even physical health. In this powerful episode of The Dr. Josh Axe Show, Dr. Axe sits down with Thais Gibson, PhD, founder of The Personal Development School, who specializes in attachment theory and subconscious reprogramming. With over 13 certifications in counseling, Thais helps people break free from emotional barriers, rewire their subconscious mind, and build deeper, more fulfilling relationships. What you’ll learn in this episode: The 4 attachment styles and how they impact your relationships, self-esteem, and stress levels Why codependency and people-pleasing may be signs of unresolved trauma—and how to heal from them The link between emotional health and physical illness (and how trauma can manifest in disease) How to rewire your subconscious mind to break negative thought loops and limiting beliefs The science behind neuroplasticity and how to recondition your brain for emotional freedom Why loneliness is as harmful as smoking and how true connection can add years to your life If you've ever felt trapped in unhealthy relationship patterns, struggled with self-worth, or wondered why certain emotional wounds keep resurfacing—this episode is for you. Dr. Axe and Thais provide real, actionable steps to help you heal from the inside out, so you can thrive in body, mind, and spirit. Tune in now to start your journey toward emotional healing, healthier relationships, and a more fulfilling life. #attachmenttheory #emotionalhealing #neuroplasticity Want more of The Dr. Josh Axe Show? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. ------ 00:00 Intro with Thais Gibson 00:59 Counseling Through a Biblical Lens 06:18 Effects of Trauma on Mind & Body 11:50 Childhood Wounds & Attachment Styles 22:27 Importance of Emotional Health 39:50 How to Communicate Needs ------ Follow Dr. Josh Axe Instagram Twitter Facebook Website Follow Thais Gibson Instagram Facebook TikTok YouTube Website ------ Links: Check out Thais’ List of Tertiary Needs → http://thehealthinstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/List-of-Tertiary-Needs-_-Thais-Gibson.pdf ------ Ads: Even if your bloodwork looks "normal," your symptoms could point to Cell Danger Response (CDR). Discover how to break free from CDR and unlock your full potential at https://beyondbloodwork.com/. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	I've had a lot of friends go to different counseling. I also feel like there's sort of this
0:03.9	counseling culture today. I've heard that psychologists talk about this, that oftentimes
0:08.2	if people talk about their problems too much, it actually can be a negative thing. Real significance
0:12.4	should be found through connecting to a higher power or something greater than ourselves or
0:16.9	contributing to other people's lives. Like those are things that should bring a real sense of purpose and meaning.
0:22.4	Being in relationship to a higher power helps you also get outside of yourself,
0:26.8	get outside of that egoic identity and realize, like, that's just conditioning.
0:31.4	Addressing those issues that you had and addressing those neurological patterns when you were a kid,
0:35.8	it makes a big difference psychologically, your emotional health,
0:38.7	but it makes a big difference in your physical health.
0:41.4	I completely believe the mind and body are intertwined
0:44.6	and so deeply connected.
0:46.2	Every single action for A that we take is based on our emotional state.
0:51.7	One of the things that keeps a lot of people sick
0:53.9	is they become so obsessed about.
0:58.9	Hey guys, Dr. Ax here.
1:00.3	I am so excited for this conversation today.
1:02.8	We have Tyus Gibson.
1:03.9	She is a PhD with over 13 certifications, and she is an expert in counseling.
1:09.9	She's also the founder of the personal development school
1:13.4	and helps them rediscover their love and purpose in life. Now, today we're going to get into
1:18.0	attachment styles. Now, this is big. If you're a person that's a people pleaser, if you are
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