EPISODE · Jul 11, 2025 · 52 MIN
Part 3: Beyond People Pleasing: Building a Conscious Relationship That Heals and Grows
from Empowering Women In Conversations · host Anita Sandoval
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 narcissist, and Shane, a seasoned therapist with over 30 years of experience, open up about the real work behind a thriving relationship. From boundary-setting and self-advocacy to the little daily rituals that build emotional intimacy (hello, Two-Minute Miracle 💞), they share the tools that helped transform their connection from codependent to interdependent.We talk about:How trauma and ADHD impact relationships — and how to navigate them with compassionWhat it really takes to support your partner’s empowerment (even when it feels scary)How to respond when guilt and emotional manipulation show upThe drama triangle — and how to step into maturity and healing loveWhy evolving as individuals strengthens the team, not weakens itCreating safe space to grow separately and togetherIf you've ever felt lost in a relationship or afraid that growing into your authentic self would threaten your connection… this conversation is your reminder: ✨ Love can grow deeper as you become more of yourself.🔗 Connect with Shane & Wendy Adamson:Wendy Adamson PortraitsCenter for Marriage and Family – Shane AdamsonFind out more about the Finding Peace Retreat & Hold Me Tight Couples Workshops🛑 This is Part 3 of the People Pleasing Recovery Series 🎧 Haven’t listened to Part 1 and 2 yet? Start here:[Part 1: From People Pleaser to Empowered Woman – Wendy’s Story][Part 2: Rewriting the Narrative – The Healing Journey Within the Relationship]🔥 CTA (Call to Action):If this episode moved you, share it with a friend who’s learning to let go of people pleasing and step into empowered love.📲 Stay connected:Subscribe to the podcastLeave a review on Apple or Spotify — it helps more women find these healing conversationsJoin our EmpowerHer Community at www.anitasandoval.com for tools, retreats, and resources to support your journey✨ Stay grounded. Stay growing. And keep having the conversations that set you free.
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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...
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