Ep.121
Are you a "yes" person, even when you want to say "NO"? 🤔 Do you constantly prioritize the needs of others over your own? You might be a people-pleaser!
In this insightful episode of The Mental Health Toolbox, Patrick Martin interviews Anita Sandoval, LPC, EMDR-certified therapist, and expert on empowering women to break free from the exhausting cycle of people-pleasing.
Anita shares her expertise on:
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What people-pleasing really is: It's more than just being nice! We'll explore the underlying causes, often rooted in trauma and intergenerational patterns.
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How people-pleasing destroys relationships: Learn how prioritizing others' needs can actually harm your connections.
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The impact on your self-esteem: Discover how people-pleasing can erode your sense of self-worth and authenticity.
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Practical tools to break free: Anita provides actionable steps and strategies you can start using TODAY to reclaim your life and set healthy boundaries.
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Why you need to love them for who they are, not for how they make you feel: See how you can learn to love your love ones for who they are not for how they make you feel.
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How to stop being a victim Narcissist
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Resources: Stay till the end for great ways to find more helpful advice.
This episode is a MUST-WATCH for:
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Anyone who suspects they might be a people-pleaser.
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Therapists and mental health professionals seeking to better understand and treat clients struggling with people-pleasing behavior.
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Women looking to empower themselves and live more authentically.
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Anyone feeling stuck in unhealthy relationship patterns.
About Anita Sandoval, LPC:
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Anita Sandoval is a Licensed Professional Counselor, EMDR-certified therapist, and the founder of Positive Awakenings Counseling Center. She's also the host of the "Empowering Women in Conversations" podcast and the author of "Broken Chains," a powerful memoir of healing and empowerment.
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Website: https://www.anitasandoval.com/
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