The Fawn Response in People Pleasing

Fawning is the survival response where you appease, accommodate, or abandon yourself to stay safe.

It’s not just “being nice.” It’s submission in exchange for approval, connection, or protection.
At its root, fawning is a nervous system response—not a personality trait, and it’s at the very core of people-pleasing.

Did you know women are far more likely to default to the fawn response?

Because for centuries, a woman’s safety often depended on being agreeable—especially when faced with someone who held more power or physical strength.

Over time, this survival pattern became deeply wired.

In fact, it’s a learned behaviour only present in a few highly social species—including us.

It’s not your fault.
But it is something you can begin to recognise—and unwind. 🌀

Видео The Fawn Response in People Pleasing канала Lenna Sachinis