'F*** Approval, You Don’t Need It!' makes the case against ‘people pleasers’
'F*** Approval, You Don’t Need It!' makes the case against ‘people pleasers’  
Podcast: NPR's Book of the Day
Published On: Thu Oct 02 2025
Description: In her new book, F*** Approval, You Don’t Need It!, therapist Lizzie Moult says people who seek the approval of others are doing a great disservice to themselves — and others too. In a conversation with Here & Now host Peter O’Dowd, Moult explains why being a “people pleaser” can be counterproductive. To listen to Book of the Day sponsor-free and support NPR's book coverage, sign up for Book of the Day+ at plus.npr.org/bookofthedayLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy