Ep 7: Authenticity, Anxiety Relief, and a Sprinkle of Stoicism: an Interview with Sonia

Ep 7: Authenticity, Anxiety Relief, and a Sprinkle of Stoicism: an Interview with Sonia

"Imagine you're deathbed, looking back on your life. You're thinking about the things that mattered. 'Swear to God, it's not going to be whether or not you pissed off someone at Trader Joe's!” - Sonia Merkel

In this episode of Diary of a Recovering People Pleaser, Jenny has in a candid conversation with Sonia Merkel about the challenges and strategies of overcoming people-pleasing. Sonia shares her personal experiences, from over-apologizing at work to being a mom balancing self-care and family duties.

They explore practical tools such as naming emotions, the benefits of physical exercise, and embodying authenticity without fear of conflict. They also delve into Stoic philosophy and how it helped Sonia heal people pleasing tendencies as well as ease anxiety and stress.

Learn how to reclaim your authentic self in relationships and everyday interactions. This episode emphasizes self-awareness and taking meaningful steps toward personal growth and healthier social dynamics.

Things We Talked About:


About the Guest:

Sonia Merkel

Artist, bread enthusiast, gardener.

@Shm_illustration on Instagram

Sonia's Website

About the Show:

Interested in being a guest on the show? Email Jenny Leckey: info@meditatewithjenny.com

Jenny's offerings: Reiki healing sessions (distance or in person/Buffalo, NY), Reiki certification classes, channeled psychic readings. Visit her website.

Copyright 2024 Jenny Leckey LLC

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