149: People Pleasing is Quietly Ruining Your Life

In this episode, Smith and Mayhew unpack the real reason so many men struggle with boundaries, burnout, and constantly putting other people first. This isn’t just about being “too nice” - it’s about understanding where people pleasing truly begins, how childhood conditioning shapes adult behaviour, and why seeking approval can quietly control your decisions, relationships, health, and happiness. If you’ve ever struggled to say no, worried what people think of you, or felt emotionally exhausted trying to keep everyone happy, this conversation will hit home. Email Us: hello@agameconsultancy.com Adam Smith From depressed and suicidal to the happiest and fittest he’s ever been, Adam Smith’s self-development journey hasn’t been easy but it has been worth it. Today, he’s a qualified mindset coach in neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) and a certified Time Line Therapist®. Adam has coached many high performers, using NLP to rewire his clients’ thoughts and behaviours so they can destroy limiting beliefs and engineer the change needed to excel. Connect with Adam Smith: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-smith-high-performance-coach/ Adam Mayhew Adam Mayhew swapped burnout and binge drinking for ultra marathons, CrossFit and sobriety. A registered nutritional therapist specialising in performance nutrition, Adam supports everyone from office workers to athletes to build healthy eating habits. Using science (and never fad diets, quick fixes or gym bro culture) he helps clients target their problem areas and confidently master diet, training and lifestyle. Connect with Adam Mayhew: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-mayhew-nutrition-coaching/ To find out more about Smith & Mayhew: https://agameconsultancy.com/about/