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...
Nov 28, 2024•37 min•Ep 19•Transcript available on Metacast 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 Patter...
Feb 11, 2024•47 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to my OMST Journey,' a 12-day mini docu series where we delve into the fascinating world of Optometric Multi-Sensory Training (OMST). As a licensed professional counselor with EMDR certification and a background in neurobiology, I'm excited to share my personal experiences with this unique therapy and its potential impact on mental health. About the Series: Join me on this immersive exploration as we focus on various aspects of mental well-being, including: Focus Retention: Dis...
Jan 22, 2024•16 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 challengin...
Nov 07, 2023•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 enough I am not confident enough I 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 hidden strategies, ...
Sep 07, 2023•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 me Do not want to spend the night with me Share a difference of opinion Loved 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 toxic partners because ...
Jun 13, 2023•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast Stop Sacrificing your Boundaries to Avoid Abandonment Some common symptoms causing stress in Relationships due to issues of Abandonment are when your: Inner Neediness can lead to you lowering your standards Personal boundaries that you have worked so hard to create are compromised Focused on the other person in a way to avoid focusing on themselves and therefore: Put up with things such as disrespectful treatment Put up with somebody’s addiction Put up with somebody cheating I will discuss the c...
Jan 31, 2023•40 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 order to avoid abandonm...
Jan 03, 2023•30 min•Ep 13•Transcript available on Metacast Overcoming the Fear of Rejection and Pain of Abandonment What 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...
Nov 04, 2022•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 make "A Valued Based Decision." Awareness on whether your decisions are" Emotional vs. Value Based Decisions&quo...
Sep 28, 2022•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast The one life lesson that changed my life was.... Being aware of my values, to make value based decisions and be aligned with who I am. Clarifying my values as a top priority shifted many things in my life. Individuals experience greater fulfillment when they live by their values. If we don’t honor our values, our mental, emotional, and physical state suffers. Knowing Your Values Changes Your Behavior In this episode I will go over the characteristics on living life with lack of values such as: S...
Aug 18, 2022•26 min•Ep 10•Transcript available on Metacast In today's episode (People Pleasing and Appeasing Part 4) How To Increase your conflict resolution skills by Normalizing conflicts and decreasing the habit of people pleasing and appeasing. You will learn on: Looking at somebody in the eye who's disapproving of your opinion and continue to view your own opinion of value. Why it is difficult to obtain effective conflict resolution skills How to Normalize conflicts from the nervous system so that you can feel your way through conflicts a...
Jul 11, 2022•37 min•Transcript available on Metacast In today's episode (People Pleasing and Appeasing Part 3) You will learn tips and strategies on How To Set Loving Limits/Boundaries Expect to have some awareness and continue learning, growing, and changing from people pleasing and appeasing into setting limits to those that once would take advantage of you. You will gain knowledge on your insecurities and learn on how to increase your internal self and life to make sure you love yourself without the feelings of shame, guilt or thoughts tha...
Jun 07, 2022•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast In today's episode (People Pleasing and Appeasing Part 2) you will learn the techniques on how to stop yourself from the Quick Reflex on people pleasing and appeasing. Expect to have some insights and connections on how to begin learning, growing, and changing from people pleasing and appeasing into making decisions that will empower you as an individual creating a decrease of anxiety and depression. I will give you an approach on different ways to say NO to the people that matter the most....
May 17, 2022•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast In today's episode you will learn the details on people pleasing and appeasing. How to be empowered and say a true YES and NO with ease and confidence. You will gain a better understanding on what triggers please and appease and the role it serves. I will give you an approach on how to say YES and NO to the people that matter the most. You will learn the misconceptions, advantages and disadvantages on people pleasing and appeasing. You will also get the inside tips and strategies on how to ...
Apr 26, 2022•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast In today's episode I will be covering the differences of stress and grief. I will give you some quick tips on how to alleviate some of the holiday stress and grief and the different ways that people may be grieving. I have included the common myths and truths on the process of grief. In this link you will also find the different stage of grief and some tasks that you can begin doing to support you on your path of well-being. https://www.anitasandoval.com/grief Also, some exciting news on sn...
Dec 20, 2021•18 min•Ep 5•Transcript available on Metacast In this Episode you will gain insight on several takeaways for some much needed relaxation and relief within these times. Topics on stress and the Pandemic (Endemic is what I call it now). In my interview with Katrina Villagomez LPC you will learn: What to look for in a support system How long it takes for Stress to become Chronic What is needed to find the right type of people to meet your needs And best of all ways to prevent and intervene when your body is under stress. I have also included a...
Dec 06, 2021•38 min•Transcript available on Metacast Pride Month! This episode will help bring awareness to the importance and representation of the LGBT Community. Understanding the importance of community resources. In addition, new strategies in communication to someone on how you identify and represent as LGBT. "My silences had not protected me. Your silence will not protect you." -Audre Lorde Get your free resource on "Your rights as a person" https://www.anitasandoval.com/rights-as-a-person Follow on Social Media: TikTok:...
Jun 25, 2021•30 min•Transcript available on Metacast "The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear." --Nelson Mandela The greatest challenges that get in the way is sometimes in the mind. In today's episode we have our very first interview with Dr. Blanco a Clinical Assistant Professor at the UTRGV School of Rehabilitation Services in Counseling. Don't have a pen, no problem: Attached you will find a link to our strategies in this episode. http://www.anitasandoval.com So Let's Get this Co...
Apr 26, 2021•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast 001 - Let's start the conversation! Making Challenging Conversations Easy! I hope you enjoyed the first episode as we continue to have those much needed challenging day to day conversations and make them easy for you to do. Join the conversations and hit subscribe or leave a comment on topics you are interested in. For the strategies that are mentioned in this episode, Feel free to click on the link below: https://www.anitasandoval.com/stop-the-blame-game TikTok: anitasandoval_lpcs Instagra...
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