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EPISODE · Dec 6, 2025 · 7 MIN

Breaking the Default Caretaker Pattern

from Journey to Self: Power Beyond People Pleasing · host Sandy Bartlett

If you’ve spent years being the one who keeps everything running, today’s episode will feel like a deep exhale.We’re talking about what really happens when you become the “default caretaker”, not by choice, but by habit, conditioning, and everyone else depending on your consistency.This is the moment you finally notice the weight you’ve been carrying… and the first sign that something in you is ready to shift.You don’t have to hold it all.And you don’t have to disappear inside responsibility to be valued.#peoplepleasingrecovery #defaultcaretaker #womenselfworth #midlifewomenhealing #emotionallabor #mentalload #boundariesforwomen #stoppeoplepleasing #selftrustjourney #identityshift #healingforwomen #peoplepleaser #peoplepleasersupport #chooseyourselffirst Journey to Self: The Awakening Membership: https://www.skool.com/journey-to-self-the-awakening-1973/aboutTake the People Pleasing Persona Quiz: https://thesandybartlett.com/peoplepleasingpersonaSupport the channel and never miss another episode or video. https://www.youtube.com/@sandybartlettcoachingGet your free AI coach - Gutsy Gertie - to help you with people pleasing.https://thesandybartlett.com/gutsy-gertieBook your “Awaken the Shift” session and let’s get you one step closer to clarity, confidence, and that soul-deep YES.🔗 https://thesandybartlett.com/awakentheshiftOne shift can change everything.Mailing List: https://thesandybartlett.com/mailinglistSecond Spring Awakening Coaching Program: https://thesandybartlett.com/secondspringawakening00:00 Introduction: The Invisible Weight00:33 Meet Sandy Bartlett00:56 The Loving Woman Oracle Card01:46 Embracing Support and Care02:28 Shifting Relationships and Self-Care03:33 Personal Reflection: The Default Caretaker04:47 Breaking the Caretaker Pattern05:53 Empowerment Actions and Membership Invitation06:58 Conclusion: Your Voice is Rising This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sandybartlett.substack.com

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