Specimen the Sociologist

Author: Jessamyn Reichmann

How can science stabilize our social interactions? Is there any rhyme or reason to our relationships? Could the unpacking of our personal stories be the catalyst for change by identifying our social patterns? Join the host and budding Sociologist, Jessamyn Reichmann, as she leverages social theories and storytelling to equip listeners with a fresh perspective on their lived experiences.
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The Sociology of People-Pleasing
Episode 4
Monday, 15 September, 2025

We’re back with a new bonus episode on people-pleasing!This time, we’re looking at people-pleasing not as a personal flaw, but as a social behavior shaped by power, structure, and the need to belong. We’ll explore the sociology behind it — from Goffman’s dramaturgy to Asch’s conformity experiments — and unpack how gender roles, hierarchy, and cultural norms reinforce it. Plus, a few grounded points to help you recognize and start unlearning people-pleasing tendencies. *If the episode is too long, peep this song "People Pleaser" by Cat Burns-- It's not sociological but it is soulful.Want to sow into the vision of this podcast? ⁠click here⁠