Connect with Megan

Summary

In this relatable conversation, Leah Marone joins Megan to unpack the idea of the “serial fixer” — those of us who feel deeply and instinctively step in to solve others’ problems. She explores why people with high emotional empathy often take on this role, how the need for connection can blur into control, and what it means to find balance between caring for others and caring for ourselves.

Takeaways

A serial fixer is someone who naturally steps into the role of problem solver in relationships.
This behavior often comes from a place of deep emotional empathy and a strong desire to ease others’ pain.
The need to connect can sometimes turn into an urge to control, even when the intention is love.
What looks like compassion may sometimes be an unconscious way of managing our own discomfort.
Helping others can bring a sense of relief and purpose, but it can also be emotionally draining.
The push-and-pull of fixing and control can shape the way relationships grow—or struggle.
Gaining awareness of why we fix can open the door to healthier, more balanced connections.
Our emotional intensity plays a major role in how we relate to those we care about.
The longing for connection shows up in many forms—sometimes as love, sometimes as over-helping.
Recognizing our inner fixer isn’t about judgment—it’s about self-understanding and growth.

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