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From People Pleaser to Empowered Woman: Wendy’s Story of Healing & Growth
Series: Empowered & Unfiltered (Part 2 of 3)
Guest: Wendy Adamson | Luxury Portrait Photographer & Empowerment Advocate
Episode Description:
What happens when a daughter finally says, “I won’t sacrifice myself for your love anymore”?
In this raw and powerful conversation, Wendy Adamson opens up about growing up under the control of a narcissistic mother—and what it took to finally break free. From being groomed to take over a family foundation to being emotionally cut off and financially abandoned, Wendy’s story is one of reclamation, creativity, and courage.
We explore the cost of generational people-pleasing, how trauma warps identity, and the deep healing required to live life on your own terms. Today, Wendy empowers women 45+ to see their true beauty through luxury portraiture—and helps them reconnect with their authentic selves.
✨ Topics we explore:
- What it’s like growing up with a narcissistic parent
- Financial control, golden handcuffs & emotional manipulation
- Reclaiming identity after decades of people-pleasing
- Healing through creativity, portraiture, and self-worth
- Inner child work, boundaries, and becoming your own nurturer
🛑 If you've ever felt trapped by guilt, stuck in silence, or unsure who you are without others’ approval—this episode is for you.
🎧 Listen to Part 1 with Wendy’s husband, therapist Shane Adamson, and stay tuned for Part 3 as they return together to share their healing journey as a couple.
🌿 Ready to take the first step from people pleaser to empowered?
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🔗 Connect with Wendy:
Website: https://www.wendyadamsonportrait.com
Instagram: @wendyadamsonphotography
📌 Binge-worthy episodes to listen before or after this one:
- People Pleasing & Appeasing – Part 1: Why We Do It
- Setting Loving Limits Without Guilt – Part 3
- Unmasking Manipulators & Becoming a Woman Empowered
- Breaking Free from People Pleasing During the Holidays
- The 12 Steps to Reclaim Your Power and Stop People Pleasing
📲 Follow, subscribe, and share this episode if it speaks to your heart—and remember:
You were never meant to be their puppet. You were meant to shine. 💫
Website: www.anitasandoval.com
Instagram: anita_sandoval
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