What was your biggest Takeaway from this Episode! I would Love to hear from you! STOP HEALING WRONG: Why Mindfulness, Not Hustle, Ends Toxic Cycles with Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat If you’ve been trying to heal by doing more—reading more, achieving more, fixing more—this episode will feel like a breath of truth. Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat, Registered Psychologist, Certified Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Teacher, and Founder of the Center for Mindfulness Canada, joins Anita S...

What was your biggest Takeaway from this Episode! I would Love to hear from you! Now That the Mask Is Off: Navigating Love, Boundaries & Burnout as Neurodivergent Adults (Part 2 w/ Eric Tivers) What if taking the mask off isn’t the end—but the beginning of finding love, belonging, and peace as your authentic self? In Part Two of my conversation with Eric Tivers—Licensed Clinical Social Worker, ADHD coach, and host of ADHD ReWired—we explore what life looks like once you stop people-plea...

What was your biggest Takeaway from this Episode! I would Love to hear from you! Unmasking the People Pleaser: How ADHD and AuDHD Shape Relationship Struggles with Eric Tivers, LCSW – Founder of ADHD reWired What if your people-pleasing isn’t weakness—what if it’s masking? In this deeply honest and eye-opening episode of Empowering Women in Conversations, host Anita Sandoval, LPC-S, is joined by Eric Tivers, LCSW and founder of ADHD reWired, to explore the powerful intersection of neurodiv...

What was your biggest Takeaway from this Episode! I would Love to hear from you! What if the very things you’ve been told are weaknesses… were actually the reasons different brains win in business and life? This 13-minute After Show episode goes deeper into the gifts of neurodivergent brains. Christine Molina, LCSW, and I explore how ADHDers and Autistic individuals bring innovation, structure, creativity, and resilience to business and everyday life. What we cover: ADHD as a visionary, risk-...

What was your biggest Takeaway from this Episode! I would Love to hear from you! Fixing What Isn’t Broken: People Pleasing, ADHD, Autism, and the Gift of Difference with Christine Molina, LCSW Have you ever felt like you’re broken because you struggle with people pleasing, ADHD, or Autism? In this powerful episode of Empowering Women in Conversations, Anita Sandoval, LPC-S, sits down with Christine Molina, LCSW, EMDRIA-Approved Consultant, trainer, and neurodiversity advocate, to challenge th...

What was your biggest Takeaway from this Episode! I would Love to hear from you! The Lie of Self-Sacrifice: Why Women Are Taught to Burn Out Are you constantly giving but still feel empty at the end of the day? You're not alone—and it’s not your fault. In this powerful episode, Anita Sandoval sits down with Cara-Michele Nether, Licensed Acupuncturist and founder of Strength & Vitality Wellness, to uncover the deeper reasons women are running on empty. Together, they explore the intersecti...

What was your biggest Takeaway from this Episode! I would Love to hear from you! Part 3: Beyond People Pleasing – Building a Conscious Relationship That Heals and Grows with Shane & Wendy Adamson 💬 Episode Summary: In the final installment of our 3-part People Pleasing Recovery Series, we welcome back Shane and Wendy Adamson — a couple who nearly walked away from their marriage, but chose healing, growth, and conscious love instead. Wendy, a former people pleaser and daughter of a narci...

What was your biggest Takeaway from this Episode! I would Love to hear from you! 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...

What was your biggest Takeaway from this Episode! I would Love to hear from you! Empowered & Unfiltered: A 3-Part Series on Healing, Empowerment, and Real Connection Guest: Shane Adamson, LCSW, CSAT, CCPS What happens when a people pleaser finally decides she’s worthy of more? In this honest and unfiltered conversation, I’m joined by therapist and relationship trauma specialist Shane Adamson, LCSW, , CSAT, CCPS to explore what really lies beneath the urge to overgive, over-accommodate, a...

What was your biggest Takeaway from this Episode! I would Love to hear from you! In this episode of Empowering Women in Conversations, we walk through a powerful 12-step framework designed specifically for people pleasers who are ready to stop the cycle and start showing up for themselves—without guilt or apology. You’ll learn how to: 🌿 Identify the roots of your people-pleasing behavior 🛑 Set boundaries without fear of rejection 💬 Communicate your needs clearly and assertiv...

🚨 Are you tired of feeling stuck in the cycle of people-pleasing, overthinking, and relationship anxiety? You're not alone. Many women struggle with breaking free from toxic patterns that keep them trapped in self-doubt and emotional exhaustion. In this powerful episode of Empowering Women in Conversations, I sit down with Patrick Martin, LCSW, to dive deep into Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) strategies that can help you reclaim your confidence, set boundaries, and step into your authenti...

The holiday season is here, and while it’s a time for joy and celebration, it can also be overwhelming—especially for women who struggle with people-pleasing. In this episode of Empowering Women in Conversations, Anita Sandoval is joined by Jessica Hope Murph, LMFT, to explore why the holidays are particularly challenging for people pleasers and how to reclaim peace, joy, and authenticity during this time.What We Cover in This Episode:Why the Holidays Bring Stress for People Pleasers: Jessica...

Episode Highlights:Understanding Narcissistic Abuse: Definition and insights into how narcissists use coercion, power, and control in relationships.The People Pleaser's Plight: Examining why people pleasers become prime targets for narcissistic individuals and how their natural tendencies can prolong toxic dynamics.The Mask of Narcissism: Discussing the initial charm and subsequent reveal of a narcissist's true nature, and the psychological impact on their partners.Signs and Patterns Overlook...

In this episode, we feature Kate Conwell, the founder of Journey Beyond Betrayal, who shares her personal journey of forgiveness and resilience after facing infidelity in her marriage. Discover how Kate turned her own pain into a mission to empower women who've experienced betrayal, and be inspired by her transformative story.Some Key Takeaways I learned were:Personal Transformation: Kate Conwell's journey through infidelity in her marriage, 11 years ago, was an incredibly challenging and pai...

Start creating awareness on Unmasking Manipulators and Becoming a Woman Empowered! Some Top Self-Defeating Thoughts of Women who lack Empowering Attributes which lead to being susceptible in unhealthy situations are:I am not good enoughI am not confident enoughI am not loveable or worthy enough I will discuss the importance for people pleasers to know the characteristics of manipulators and on how it will allow you to build healthier relationships. Join me as we expose the hidd...

Start creating awareness on the situations that increase Stress in Relationships:Some common situations that increase stress in relationships are when one or the other person says:Do not want to be intimate with meDo not want to spend the night with meShare a difference of opinionLoved one Walks away from an Argument I will discuss the concepts, techniques, and strategies for:Preventing the pattern of bad relationships that keep you stuck on continually falling with ...

Stop Sacrificing your Boundaries to Avoid AbandonmentSome common symptoms causing stress in Relationships due to issues of Abandonment are when your:Inner Neediness can lead to you lowering your standardsPersonal boundaries that you have worked so hard to create are compromisedFocused on the other person in a way to avoid focusing on themselves and therefore: Put up with...

Who becomes overly needy and clingy in order to avoid abandonment?Fear of abandonment and rejection in terms of clinginess/neediness in relationships are shown in two common ways: When you choose the most undependable person to connect with When you become so controlling in order to have your own needs met that you end up pushing the other person away. In this episode I will discuss the concepts, techniques and strategies for:People who become overly needy and clingy in o...

Overcoming the Fear of Rejection and Pain of AbandonmentWhat fuels the fear of rejection and pain of abandonment?What are the habits that keep the fear of rejection and abandonment present?This episode is the first part of a series that will discuss the concepts, techniques and strategies for Fear of Rejection and the pain of abandonment that happens within human society. The challenging part is that no one really talks about it, so I decided to incorporate this episode on the in’s and out of...

Our values refl­ect what we find meaningful in life. They are what you care about, deep down, and what you consider to be important. Everybody’s values are different, and they can change over time. They re­flect how we want to engage with the world, with the people around us, and with ourselves. In today's episode I will focus on several goals: Strategies on how to ...