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Serial Fixer: Break Free from the Habit of Solving Other People's Problems with Leah Marone
04 Nov 2025
Are you constantly the go-to person for everyone else's problems? Do you feel drained from fixing things that aren't yours to solve? Lisa McGuire welcomes back psychotherapist, corporate wellness consultant, and author Leah Marone to the mic to talk about a phenomenon many high achievers are silently suffering from. Serial Fixing. Leah unpacks the emotional toll of always trying to "make it better" for others, explores the internal conflicts that drive this need to over-help, and introduces her ground-breaking framework: Support Don't Solve. Her new book, Serial Fixer, is more than a guide. It's a permission slip for anyone tired of tying their worth to how useful they are to others. You'll learn to identify which type of serial fixer you are (Saint, Doormat, or Steamroller), how emotional hangovers silently sabotage your energy, and why the most empowering leaders don't solve, they support. If you've ever said yes when you meant no, felt resentful for helping, or burned out trying to "prove" yourself… this episode is the wake-up call you didn't know you needed. KEY TAKEAWAYS The 3 types of serial fixers — and how to know which one you are How serial fixing sabotages leadership, relationships, and self-trust Why high achievers often seek validation through fixing The 5-step Support Don't Solve framework to rewire your fixer instinct The difference between support and control (and why it's crucial) How to reframe parenting, leadership, and friendship without overfunctioning The hidden cost of always being "the one who fixes things" How to build internal validation instead of outsourcing your worth CONNECT WITH LEAH Serial Fixer Book: https://www.broadleafbooks.com/store/product/9798889835332/Serial-Fixer Leah's Substack: https://www.serial-fixer.com/substack LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leahmaronelcsw/ Instagram Profile: https://www.instagram.com/leahmaronelcsw/ Website: https://www.leahmarone.com CONNECT WITH LISA Register for the Beyond the Transaction Mastermind - Apply to join the group: https://beyondthetransactionmm.com/register Sign up for Lisa's "so much more" newsletter: https://www.thediyframework.com/so-much-more-subscribe Freedom Reset: Your Next Steps to Realignment Register: https://go.lisamcguire.com/freedom-reset Human Design Masterclass Waitlist: https://go.lisamcguire.com/human-design-masterclass-waitlist Ideal Client Workshop Waitlist: https://go.lisamcguire.com/ideal-client-workshop-waitlist-icww785155 Get your free Human Design Bodygraph: https://lisamcguire.com/get-your-free-chart/ LET'S GET SOCIAL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamlisamcguire/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iamlisamcguire LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-mcguire/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@iamlisamcguire/videos
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