How Manipulation Shows Up During The Holidays And How To Get Away From It | Episode 328 Fragmented To Whole: Life Lessons From 12 Step Recovery podcast

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How Manipulation Shows Up During the Holidays and How to Get Away from It | Episode 328

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Manipulation is often sneaky, sometimes unintentional, and rooted in fear (of abandonment, disapproval, rejection). For those in recovery, recognizing past manipulative habits—learned as dysfunctional ways to get needs met—is key.

In this episode of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast, we break down how manipulation is activated during the holidays, why people-pleasing IS a form of manipulation, and how to choose authentic connection over control.

Key Topics Discussed:

Why people-pleasing is a manipulative behavior.
How childhood survival strategies (rescuing, fixing) become adult manipulative patterns.
The subtle manipulation of guilt, obligation, and emotional pressure during the holidays.
Deflection: Shifting focus from one's behavior to another's reaction.
The shift from trying to control others' emotions to owning your own feelings.

You cannot stop others from using guilt or pressure, but you can choose how you show up. Stop managing other people’s feelings and take responsibility for your own to experience true internal safety and freedom. Choose truth over performance, as real connection requires dropping the manipulation and being real.

Be sure to tune in to all the episodes to receive tons of practical tips on living a more whole life and to hear even more about the points outlined above.

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