•  If I can get people to like me, maybe bullies won’t bully me… 💭✨

    In this clip from Tricks My Dog Taught Me, I’m sharing a personal reflection with Quinn about how my younger self tried to use people-pleasing as a shield against getting hurt. Overcoming that mindset and learning that it’s okay if not everyone likes you takes real time and growth—and it’s a huge milestone once you… →

  • What if they don’t like me? 💭💔

    In this clip from Tricks My Dog Taught Me, I share a real talk moment with Quinn about the dangers of people-pleasing during those tough middle school years. Wanting everyone to like you creates an endless cycle of anxiety and toxicity within yourself. Real peace comes when you stop chasing approval and start embracing who… →

  • If I can get people to like me, maybe the bullies won’t bully me 💔

    In this clip from Tricks My Dog Taught Me, I share a candid personal reflection with Quinn about growing up, facing severe bullying in middle school, and how that trauma conditioned me to constantly seek approval as a defense mechanism. Finding your core tribe is key, but learning to value yourself above external validation is… →