by Jo Banks | Jan 1, 2026 | Narcissism & Bullying
Audio Version (07:51) Have you ever walked away from a conversation thinking, “Why did I let them talk to me like that?” Maybe it was a snide comment from a colleague, a dismissive tone from a friend, or a manager taking you for granted. You know you didn’t deserve... 
by Jo Banks | Jun 26, 2025 | Inspiration
Audio Version (10:27) Are you constantly putting others’ needs before your own? Struggle to say no, even when you’re overwhelmed? Feel like your value is tied to how much others like or approve of you? In today’s article, I’ll break down the psychology of... 
by Jo Banks | Feb 23, 2023 | Inspiration, Narcissism & Bullying, Self Development
Listen to the article (6:57 minutes) In my previous article, I discussed people-pleasing (you can read it here), and I promised to provide some tools for managing people-pleasing tendencies this week. People Pleasing = Manipulation As I’ve mentioned...