you don't need to "fix" yourself...
here, we learn to solve for the solution that your nervous system is already seeking
SHOW ME HOW
Here you'll find "All Things People Pleasing Recovery" on one page. Wander through, and choose what supports you best.
Why subscribe? I'm often working on something new and you won't wanna miss out ;)
My name is Cora Rennie
I am a recovering people pleaser and
everyday I help people pleasers...
. . . learn to meet and STAY WITH all the parts of themselves that
they thought had to stay hidden forever, from everyone (in order to BE in the world)
-> be accepted
-> be allowed
-> be connected
-> be safe
My distinct approach and frameworks:
"Cora’s teachings on overcoming people pleasing deliver a fundamentally different, life-changing perspective — she uniquely blends deep nervous system awareness, compassionate presence, and body-led healing principles in a way you won't find elsewhere."
~ Gary C.
...Just another Human Learning to hold other Humans WELL
And this is SO IMPORTANT. I truly, wholeheartedly believe this is absolutely the most important work we can do. Interpersonal injuries happen when someone isn't fully present with the honest experience we are having in the moment, and then as adults when WE don't learn to BE WITH our own honest experiences, we inadvertently perpetuate these kinds of injuries. We can only be with in others what we can be with in ourselves. When you TRULY care about the felt, lived, true experience of another human being - the way to BE that is to begin to be with all of the injured and protective parts that are alive today in you. When each of us can be a better human, the ripple effect is immense as we model okayness with every other human we come into contact with. This is love the way it's meant to be - the kind that is a very real antidote to the shame and overwhelm that otherwise lives in our nervous systems and runs our lives. Thank you for being here and for doing this work. I see you, and I know this road, and I'm happy that we are travelling together.
On this page you will find:
"ALL THE THINGS"
SEVERAL ways to learn about People Pleasing and how to heal
SEVERAL ways to learn about me *because your animal body needs to know if I'm safe & trustworthy
SEVERAL options for support so you can choose what suits YOU best for where you're at
FREE
RESOURCES
SELF-STUDY
COURSES
PERSONALIZED
SUPPORT
Here's the Step-By-Step
As you move from step to step you will notice increasing levels of personalized support. At each step, you will only "get" what you invest into it (because this is how the world works and I'm not just talking about $) At every step - freebie or not - YOU GET TO CHOOSE the degree to which you engage with the material that's provided. Your TIME + Your ATTENTION + Your ENERGY = These are the resources that are uniquely yours, and which you have agency over.
Healing from People Pleasing has a LOT to do with re-learning what is ours, and what is the rest of the world's. The way you choose to spend your time, energy and attention is a huge part of that, and a really big deal. *And: if/when you waver in your intentions to show up for you - that is a nervous system response too (and/or protective parts, if that concept is easier for you to relate to.) It's just information, showing you where you can ask for support. Email me at [email protected]
START HERE
1
BASELINE ASSESSMENTS WHY: Find out where you are NOW so you can assess progress later on (revisit in 12 weeks.)
THE DEEPER WHY: when you are looking for a roadmap to get you where you want to go, you have to first have the pin in the map that says "you are here."
NOTE: this requires being brave enough to really see and quantify your own suffering. People Pleasing (giving of yourself in exchange for crumbs) takes a toll on a lot of levels, layers and areas of our lives. We need to be really clear on what that looks like for us personally, before moving forward.
People Pleasing Short Assessment
People Pleasing Comprehensive Assessment
Safety Scale by Stephen Porges
SELF-STUDY
3
A) THE UNDERSTANDING PEOPLE PLEASING SUMMIT ALL ACCESS VIP PASS: Includes lifetime on-demand access to all 34 deeply impactful conversations with a variety of experts on all of the aspects of people pleasing. Unlimited access to every full-length interview plus in-depth workbook pages to personalize your journey with each topic. For each speaker you get the full video recording, the full audio recording, transcripts, and valuable self-reflection pages that include special quotes from the speaker as well as journal prompts to dive deeper into the material presented. NOTE: email me at [email protected] for a savings promocode!
B) RESOURCING - DISCOVER WHAT ACTUALLY NOURISHES YOU AND HOW TO CONNECT REGULARLY: upgrade with a one-time fee to gain unlimited access to all of the resourcing discussions as well as how to resource through movement, how to resource via guided meditations, and how to track your resource explorations to learn what works best for your system and your life. Our bodies heal when our nervous systems perceive access to safety and resource. Cultivating resource is an easily accessible and highly transformative - not to mention playful and life-giving! - practice. Learn more here.
C) BOUNDARIES - HOW OUR ANATOMY INFORMS WHO WE ARE: (under construction - email [email protected] to be put on the waitlist!)
SPEAKING
5
Are you a Podcast Host? Are you running a summit? I'm available for speaking about this very important topic, and encourage you to email your speaking invite to [email protected].
Ideal audiences who benefit from what I've learned:
- people in the dating world trying to choose a healthy partner
- those who know they have attachment issues
- practitioners/entrepreneurs who know they are giving too much and receiving not enough,
- those who identify as highly sensitive persons, and
- anyone who finds themselves overextending and experiencing burnout.
Suggested topics can include:
People pleasing recovery
Fawning response and relational wounds
When you CAN'T set boundaries
There are No bad "symptoms" or behaviours
Safety and resource - why it's SO important
Body wisdom and how to follow it
NOTE: two IMPORTANT reasons to sign up for my email list
#1) I'm an "ideas" girl and always have more inspired thoughts for how to support you (and you won't wanna miss out!)
#2) I'm not active on socials (my nervous system and soul are happier that way!)
2
FREE STUFF
A) Understanding People Pleasing Summit Snippets: in May 2025 I interviewed 30+ experts on all topics related to the causes of people pleasing, how it affects not only personal relationships but also our relationship to pleasure, food, money - you name it, and of course how to heal. Some parts of some of these interviews can be found here.
B) Summit Full Interview #1: My adult daughter has had her own journey with people pleasing (and the fact that I raised a people pleaser was a big motivator for me to have these important conversations.) She interviewed me for the summit and you can access that full conversation here.
C) Summit Full Interview #2: I've been a fan of Kimberly Ann Johnson for a very long time and was over the moon delighted when she agreed to this conversation. She's the only person I've found who talks about nervous system in terms of "under safety" or "under threat" and I humbly believe EVERYONE needs to hear what she has to say.
D) Podcast Episode #1: I had the honour of being interviewed by Jenn Noble for her Speak Honest podcast about how my fawning response was running my dating life... and resulted in me dating a guy who ended up being a stalker. You can access the full story.
E) Podcast Episode #2: Stephanie McLaughlin was a guest on the Understanding People Pleasing Summit (and shared HER amazing story of having 40 drinks with 40 people for her 40th birthday.) She later invited me to share my personal story on her podcast, where we dive in to... well, basically my sex life during and after marriage. And of course what that has to do with nervous systems, people pleasing, and where craniosacral therapy comes in.
F) FREE TRAINING: the #1 Key to Stop People Pleasing
G) FREE TRAINING: Becoming Confident, the 3 Must Haves to Release the Fawning Pattern
H) FREE 5-DAY TRAINING: From Fawning to Free Expression, Mapping out the Healing Journey
I) FREE RESOURCING: twice monthly recorded discussions to explore what is uniquely resourcing to your system, which can be accessed to NOW and incorporated into your life daily. Sign up here
J) DECISION MAKING EXERCISE: all people pleasers have difficulty being decisive. Here's an exercise you might find helpful and accompanying explanation.
K) YouTube Channel: (because I'm not on social media) this is where I share relevant content, personal experiences, relatable client stories, important announcements... and more
Make sure you are on my email list to have first access to other Freebies as they become available
4
1:1 SESSIONS
A) SINGLE ONLINE SESSION: You can book a one-on-one session with me at any time, with no added commitment. This is perfect if you are already well resourced and have your own daily practices, but have a specific challenge or emotional experience you need some added support to process through to completion.
B) IN-PERSON CRANIO SESSION: If you are local to the Edmonton area, I invite you to book a biodynamic craniosacral session. Physical touch with the safe relational contact offered through this modality, is deeply therapeutic. Book here
6
PERSONAL MENTORSHIP PROGRAM
This is the strongest container I offer and is for those who have a strong commitment to their own process of healing through their people pleasing protective behaviours, and the relational wounds that lie beneath them. If you are at all in inquiry around whether this program might be the path forward for you right now, I encourage you to book a clarity call with me so we can both explore this possibility together. This work only "works" if you feel safe with me, and the clarity call can help us suss that out. * PLEASE NOTE I'M NOT TAKING ON MENTORSHIP CLIENTS AT THIS TIME. Please email me at [email protected] to join the waitlist.
7
MAKING ART
A) DID YOU KNOW?! Some days I also identify as an "artiste." (I once had an 8 year old girl at a trade fair stop at my booth and tell me, in English, that she was also an "artiste," yes, with French accent - and now that's the only way I can refer to myself when I think of my drawing, and it tickles me each time - I'm forever grateful to her!)
p.s. what's YOUR "art"? I'd love to know!
B) Inner Child Custom Portraits - requires a picture of you as a child where you are facing the camera and your eyes are clearly visible. If you are interested, email your photo(s) to [email protected] and I'll follow up with a quote :)
Testimonials
What Clients Say
"Cora’s teachings completely changed how I think of myself... and how I treat myself. THIS is what I needed - something vastly different from the traditional “fix-it” mindset , the advice to put my needs first - or the boundaries work out there that didn't actually "work", and just reinforced a feeling there was something wrong with me!
Cora is first and foremost a REAL human, and you can tell she's lived through what she offers. From her, and through her, I feel hope, compassion, clarity and connection. There's real change possible for me, and I'm so grateful!"
~ VB
“Their sessions helped me find calm and clarity. Each class brings peace and strength I carry into daily life. I’ve never felt more connected to my body and mind.”
SAFETY & RESOURCE
...so your system can move out of protection into healing and growth
CONNECTION
...because relational wounds require relational contact, but a specific kind that asks nothing
BODY WISDOM
...our untold stories are held in our body, and our body has its own priority and leads the way
Find Your Category
Because you can't start a journey without the pin in the map that says "you are here" (Plus: this is how you measure your progress along the way)
Understanding comes first, and then the practice. SO MUCH happens when you view your body, your nervous system, and yourself through a new lens.
NOTE: DIY won't actually "get you there" when your system is seeking relational repair - but if you have other supports in place, engaging in this content has great value
When you know you need added input - specifically safety and resource through another human who needs nothing from you - to assist you in navigating challenging emotions and situations, I'm here for you
This is the highest tier support I offer. It includes the most personalized care, the strongest container of care, and the most individual contact with yours truly.
If you still can't find what you are looking for, or not sure what supports you best at this time - shoot me a message at [email protected]
and we'll figure it out together
START HERE
FREE SELF-ASSESSMENTS
Highly Recommended: Don't embark on any healing practices without first doing at least one - but ideally all three - of these assessments. Revisit every 12 weeks to track your progress.
DIY SELF STUDY
BOUNDARIES: OUR ANATOMY INFORMS WHO WE ARE (under construction)
1:1 SESSIONS
If you are experiencing some emotional intensity or overwhelm, or you are repeating a pattern that you are aware of, but know you need additional input to your system to be able to fully process: that's what I'm here for.
If you are local to the Edmonton area, come see me in person. This modality speaks your system's first language of touch and creates the environment for your body to safely express.
MENTORSHIP PROGRAM
The most personalized and robust support container I offer. This is for those who have the resources (time, attention, energy, etc) to commit to their healing process. We prioritize safety and resource, and will follow your system's lead - connecting to protective patterns and underlying injuries only as they become available. NOTE: not currently taking new clients. Email [email protected] to join the waitlist!
Testimonials
What Clients Say
“Their sessions helped me find calm and clarity. Each class brings peace and strength I carry into daily life. I’ve never felt more connected to my body and mind.”
Freebies
These links can also be found above but in case you missed them:
Get to Know Cora
Lurker?! I don't mind :)
You are more than welcome to keep on hanging out and checking back once in awhile to see what's new. BEST ways to get to know me:
- keep tabs on my YouTube channel
- if you are local to Edmonton, book a hands-on biodynamic craniosacral session with me!!
Speaking
I'm discovering that many more identify as struggling with people pleasing that I would have ever guessed.
This is an important topic and relevant to many audiences. If you host a podcast, or are hosting a summit, I would love to share what I know and am always learning about how our nervous system is driving these behaviours we are wanting to change: putting others' needs first, inability to say no, difficulty expressing your authentic self, perfectionism and imposter syndrome, hiding and playing small, anxiety and shame, inability to handle conflict or maintain clear boundaries... (its a long ongoing list!)
Send your speaker invite to [email protected]
Local to Edmonton Alberta?
...then you HAVE to come for a hands-on session and experience a felt-sense of safety through boundaried relational touch! I'd love to see you. Book an in-person session with me.
What's Missing?
What were you looking for to help you with your personal journey with people pleasing that you didn't find here?! I'd love to know what's missing and what I can be working on for you. Send me an email to [email protected] to share with me your thoughts and experiences.
Share With Friends and Family
Who else do you know that:
thinks incessantly about what others think of them
doesn't know the answer to "what do you want?"
finds themselves in unhealthy relationships of all kinds
is always over-responsible and over-giving
struggles with perfectionism and workaholism
Send them the link to this page: offers.craniowithcora.ca
Stay connected! Subscribe for the latest updates, exclusive offers, and free training delivered directly to your inbox.
© 2026 CranioWithCora - All Rights Reserved.
This page does ask for your e-mail so that you will get your registration info and training materials, as well as helpful tips and personal growth content. We will NOT spam you in any way, shape or form—we respect your privacy!