Diary of a Recovering People Pleaser25 Sep 2024

Ep 13: Part 2:: Workplace Stress, Burnout, and People Pleasing: An Educator's Point of View with Meredith Ritchie

"When it comes to people pleasing, in reality, it's so many assumptions... In theory, you could go around and say, are these the expectations you have for me? And they'll probably say, no, I just want you to be you." - Meredith Ritchie

In this episode of Diary of a Recovering People Pleaser , Jenny and Meredith dive into the concept of people pleasing at work, specifically in the world of education. As former educators, they discuss their personal experiences with people pleasing leading to burnout and other challenges.

**Even though the focus is on educators, the themes resonate with various other professions - so make sure to give it a listen!

Sharing personal stories, Jenny and Meredith reflect on their experiences, Jenny as an English teacher and Meredith asa media specialist, having worked together in a smaller school environment.

They talk about their struggles with administrative expectations, understaffing, and the culture of fear surrounding education. Jenny brings up the importance of setting boundaries and saying no, while Meredith discusses her actions against book bans. The episode aims to offer insights and support to fellow educators and professionals dealing with similar pressures.

About the Guest

Meredith Ritchie

Meredith Ritchie is a GRITS (girl raised in the South) who is continually exploring what is truly important in life; this can be such a messy and rewarding process. She loved being a school librarian for 11 years and is currently enjoying being a Registered Behavioral Therapist.

About the Host

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

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Episoder(36)

Ep. 37: Interview with Cherisse Fortunato: Lessons of Love, Loss, and Letting Go

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Ep. 36: Journaling to Release Baggage and Craft Self-Care Lists: Your First Step to Heal People-Pleasing

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Ep. 35: Finding Work - Life Balance through the Power of Boundaries: an Interview with Jeff Jolton

"I think that is all about being raised male, right? That self-silencing, not being able to express your true feelings about something." - Jeff JoltonIn this episode, Jeff Jolton, an industrial organi...

12 Mar 202542min

Ep 34: Dine Like a Boss: Mastering Self-Advocacy at Restaurants

"Not only is it about taking the action, but it's also about the story that you tell yourself before, during, and after these types of experiences." - Jenny LeckeyIn this episode, Jenny tackles the ch...

11 Mar 20258min

Ep 33: Jessie's Journey with Inner Wisdom, Sobriety, and Self-Reflection as a Recovering People Pleaser

"Every time you say yes to yourself, you're just getting a little bit closer to your authentic self, and the closer you get to that, the more amazing this time on this earth will be." - Jessie Mancuso...

7 Feb 202542min

Ep 32: Paying Attention: How a Fever Taught Me Life's Real Lesson

“What you focus on, you're paying for. When you're paying your attention, is it reaping the benefits? Are you getting the reward out of it?" - Jenny LeckeyIn this episode, Jenny shares the story of ho...

5 Feb 202512min

Ep 31: Social Media Influencers Don't Know More Than You: Flipping the Script on Learning

“We're moving away from the hierarchy of 'The teacher knows and the student is learning.' “ - Jenny LeckeyIn episode 31, Jenny discusses the importance of tuning into yourself rather than seeking exte...

11 Jan 202512min

Ep 30: Childhood Trauma, Toxic Workplaces, and Finding Self-Worth: An Interview with Tracie Groves

"I realized that if I say no to someone and it's going to make them not love me, then they probably don't."- TracieIn this insightful episode, Jenny has a conversation with Tracie, a self-described re...

23 Des 202441min