Dr. Ilene Cohen joins Yo to discuss her book When It’s Never About You, The People-Pleaser’s Guide to Reclaiming Your Health, Happiness, and Personal Freedom.
Dr. Ilene, as she likes to be called, is also the author of the book we discussed in Ep 61 about Forgiveness. I liked that book so much I asked Dr. Ilene if she’d come talk to us about her other book and she agreed.
Here are the 3 Takeaways:
1. Pleasing behaviors usually start as a way for us to feel
less anxious about our lives.
2. It’s not selfish to be self-full; seek a health balance between being selfless and taking care of your own needs.
3. To help overcome any fear you might have about confrontation, don’t overestimate other people’s anger – they could be fine hearing what you have to say.
We hope you’ll enjoy this episode!
As mentioned in the episode:
Dr. Ilene’s book, When It’s Never About You
Dr. Ilene’s book, The Forgiveness Workbook
Ep 61 Alignment and Forgiveness, and the Forgiveness Workbook
More about Dr. Ilene:
Ilene S. Cohen, Ph.D., is a licensed marriage and family therapist, author, and mother of two young girls. She is one of the most respected voices in the psychology of people-pleasing and navigating the difficulty of living an intentional life while trying to maintain fulfilling relationships. She is the author of 6 books, which have received awards and 5-star ratings from her readers. These include her most famous book, When It's Never About You, and her latest book, The Forgiveness Workbook. She's a regular contributor to Psychology Today, with dedicated readers in the millions. Her books and therapy practice are fueled by a passion for helping people achieve their goals, build a strong sense of self, and lead fulfilling and meaningful lives. As president of her family's foundation, Dr. Ilene oversees various initiatives to create better opportunities for those in need.
Ways you can contact Dr. Ilene:
Website
IG:
@doctorilene
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/doctorilene/
Ways to reach Yo:
Public FB group: Girl, Take the Lead!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/272025931481748/?ref=share
IG:
https://www.instagram.com/yocanny
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yocanny/
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