Stop people pleasing, learn the power of NO & live your BEST LIFE! With Elaine Blidgeon

The Great Untangle

If you’re fed up at work, perhaps on the verge of burnout and/or thinking about quitting your job, check out this episode of The Great Untangle!

Dr Nicky Priaulx sits down with mindset achievement coach Elaine Blidgeon for a transformative conversation about breaking free from workplace anxiety, people-pleasing patterns, and the fear of saying “no.” Elaine shares her remarkable journey from debilitating anxiety to helping others find authentic power in challenging situations, revealing why changing jobs often doesn’t solve our problems and how to create real, lasting change.

We hear about how deep mindset work can with a coach like Elaine helps people powerfully transform their relationship with workplace conflict and personal boundaries. From Marigold gloves to masterful boundary-setting, Elaine’s personal story and professional insights offer a fresh perspective on handling difficult situations and people.

This episode is essential for:

• Professionals considering quitting due to difficult workplace dynamics
• Those under huge pressure at work / home and on the verge of burnout
• Anyone struggling to say “no” to excessive demands
• People-pleasers seeking authentic self-expression
• Individuals dealing with workplace anxiety or toxic relationships
• Leaders managing challenging team dynamics

Key topics include:

1. Why “pushing through fear” and exposure therapy often backfire
2. Understanding and transforming unconscious reactive patterns
3. Setting authentic boundaries without damaging relationships
4. Breaking free from people-pleasing behaviors
5. Creating lasting change through mindset transformation

Whether you’re dealing with overwhelming workloads, difficult relationships, or struggling to maintain boundaries (or all these things), this episode reveals why the so-called “quick-fix solutions” often fail and how deep mindset work creates lasting positive change. Join us for a conversation that challenges conventional wisdom about workplace dynamics and personal transformation.

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Timestamps
00:00 Welcome & Introduction

02:18 Overview of Episode Themes: Boundaries & Personal Fulfillment

04:00 Audio Version Note About Visual Props

04:55 Meet Elaine Blidgeon & Her Work

08:38 Understanding Authenticity vs People-Pleasing

13:54 Elaine’s Personal Journey: From Anxiety to Transformation

20:35 The Problem with “Pushing Through Fear”

25:50 Why Job-Hopping Isn’t the Answer

31:30 Breaking Free from People-Pleasing Patterns

38:45 Navigating Toxic Workplace Dynamics

45:20 The Power of Saying “No” Effectively

52:40 Managing Difficult Relationships Without Burning Out

59:15 Real Change vs Feel-Good Solutions

1:07:30 Working with the Unconscious Mind

1:15:45 The T-Shirt Story: Why Exposure Therapy Failed

1:21:50 Final Thoughts & Getting Help

1:25:02 Wrap-up & How to Connect with Elaine

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How to Connect with Elaine Blidgeon
https://elaineblidgeon.com/

https://makemefearless.com/about/

LinkedIn Page: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/elaineblidgeon

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@elaineblidgeon

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Thanks!

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Watch on YouTube

You can also watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/9f4IPgISRvs