Fawn Response: The Silent Struggle
Today I have a very special guest, Dr. Nima Rahmany, a good friend and a retired chiropractor who now teaches people how to break free from trauma bonds.
In this episode we explore the concept of 'fawning' - a trauma response where individuals suppress their true feelings to please others, affecting their identity and mental health.
We discuss how this behavior, rooted in childhood experiences, leads to chronic anxiety and physical health issues like chronic pain and autoimmune disorders.
The key to overcoming this is recognizing these patterns, developing a stronger relationship with oneself, and learning to respect personal boundaries.
We emphasize the importance of repairing relationships and building resilience through empathy and understanding.
This episode is a deep dive into self-discovery and establishing healthier connections.
Thank you for listening and you can find me on IG: @theanxietymd if you have any questions.
PS. If you would like to join the MBRX family of 2700+ anxiety WARRIORS who are shifting from coping with their anxiety to actually HEALING it, click the link below: www.theanxietymd.com/MBRX
Links for Dr. Nima:
Dr. Nima's Attachment Style Assessment: go.drnima.com/fi6u2
The Overview Experience with Dr. Nima: go.drnima.com/jhswh
Trauma Bonds Webinar: go.drnima.com/rtuy9
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Fawning is a dishonest way to live. It’s being fake to everyone. The false persona. Yes, we abandon ourselves we think to get our needs met and then resent everyone when they don’t show they care. I have been this way most of my life. Now I ask myself” why am I doing this, and do I want to do this?” I did lots of things I did not want to do. When we set boundaries we sift out the users in our life. Thank God! You guys are so insightful I am very impressed. Thank you! ❤
The privilege stuff was so spot on!! So refreshing hearing this conversation, thank you!
One more thing. As a person who spoke over others in conversation like you do Nima,I learned it was a form of dominance. Also, what I have to say is more important or even better I know more. Food for thought.
Nima is speaking directly to me. With chronic fatigue and pain, I lost touch with myself entirely until my body had to scream at me to deal with my stuff. Yes, totally a fawner. I also go into martyrdom thinking because I do everything for everyone else but no one returns that care on me and there it is - my repressed anger. So much to work on.
'its heroic work" Perfect
Love this! I come from a middle eastern background and no one has addressed the cultural issues. Thanks to both of you! So much to learn and feeling hopeful 🙏
@saramichael3837
Ай бұрын
I’m from there too I totally relate!😢
I am greatly thankful for falling across Russell's video with Mel Robins. Anxiety. I thank you so much for doing these videos and now I see your friend Dr. Nima Rahmany. You are both beautiful humans. Thank you.
Healthcare working here- burnt out from fawning, thought it was just me! How to manage in this field until I switch careers?
Hardly anyone is talking about fawning. It works for so many people why would we want to screw it up and encourage people away from behaving in a way that feeds our ego. Super excited to hear this conversation on the fawn response. Leading edge for sure! Keep up the good work!
Anxiety is a separation from self! Waw that is phenomenal!😮
No way calling names is a valuable communication
Happy new year Dr Russ. Looking forward to this. Hope u can help loads of people this year
Amazing, simply amazing and oh so inspiring and informative…. Thank you both
Wow love this. Thank you guys
Oh my god.. my dad is a choleric and this is SO true. He is a people pleaser first…
LOL! This road trip must have been the best ! Thanks for the great content guys, I am learning a lot. My journey is really benefiting from those talks. Thanks for investing time here. :)
This is extremely fascinating and helpful. Thanks very much!
This is amazing!
I LOVE this! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼☺️🙏🏼💙
Fantastic discussion🙏👍👏
@theanxietymd
3 ай бұрын
Thank you !
When is your revised book coming out Dr. Russell?
@theanxietymd
5 ай бұрын
I’m doing the revision now. I’m on chapter 56 “The Dissociation Association” so I’m halfway through and it’s taken me about 3 weeks. Be changed WAY more than I thought I would. It’s sooooo much better of a book now. The theories are the same but since 2020 I have explained these concepts on 100s of podcasts and writings. I’m LOVING how the book reads now. It’s scheduled to come out August/September 2024.
Such a great and, sadly, relatable conversation. Thanks!
@godzillamanstreb524
4 ай бұрын
Me too
Good video. The interviewer could do a bit better at not interrupting/talking over the interviewee.
Hello, Dr Nima!
My first sensation depends on situation and anticipated question. Usually forehead for me.
Dr Nima, Are you a B.E.S.T. practitioner?
The guy doing all the talking needs to know when to shut up and let his friend speak, he needs to learn to listen, give and take, he is too overwhelming, hopecthis helps don't get mad!😊 Just say no to everything, I don't speak to my npd evil sisters anymore, putting up with this abuse was soul destroying! Shut up and let your friend speak!
What is this burrito of helpful ingredients wrapped in creepy interrupting weirdness? Could the chiropractor stop interrupting and talking over the whole damn time so there’s actually a flow?
Likely great info but the repeated potty mouths have caused me to search for information elsewhere. Too bad!
I was enjoying this until your guest went on an anti White racist rant. You might want to think about that
@drnimarahmany
5 ай бұрын
It’s a running joke between us- my wife is white brother. Deep breath.
@jeffbbowerman2667
5 ай бұрын
@@drnimarahmany White wife? You’re without excuse then. In all fairness. it might be a cultural thing from the US. I’m Australian and here, that kind of anti White crap isn’t tolerated. Racism is racism. My wife is American and it’s one of the reasons we live here and not there. Here’s some pearls for you. If you’re attempting to appeal to a wider audience than America, (with your book and podcast), you might want to make some adjustments and keep your bigotry to yourself. Take a real deep breath yourself. .