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EPISODE · Jul 2, 2025 · 56 MIN

Secrets to Breaking That Old Relationship Cycle: How to Go from People-Pleaser to Healthy Partner

from The Habit of Possibility Podcast · host Robbie Spier Miller

What happens when love feels more like performance than partnership? Guest Michelle Spencer explores how early experiences shaped her relationship patterns, how she confused flattery for love, and the powerful process of healing through boundaries, awareness, and real connection.Key Themes: Recognizing and breaking people-pleasing patterns in relationships How childhood trauma influences adult attachment styles The emotional cost of morphing to fit others’ lives Learning to set loving boundaries and reclaim identity Reframing admiration, validation, and red flags Dating with awareness, agency, and self-worth Slowing down the pace of love to build something real Building relationships that support mutual growth and authenticityFor anyone who's ever felt lost in love, and is ready to discover how to do things differently.About Michelle Spencer:As a hypnotist, I get to help others create an easier way to live and love their life, just by changing a few habits.Along with my career, I’m a mother grandmother and business owner for over 30 years. My life is busy just like yours. Learning how to slow down in my head and be calm is one of the biggest learnings I got from hypnosis training. Being a hypnotist has played a big part in keeping my life balanced, and I’m thankful I can share it with others, as their trainer.Learn more about Michelle at https://www.baysidehypnosis.com/.Learn more about how Robbie Spier Miller’s coaching, training, consulting and speaking opportunities can help you enhance your personal and business performance here:https://www.hypnosistrainingcanada.comhttps://www.mindlinkconsulting.comSocial Media Handles:@hypnosistrainingcanada@robbiespiermiller

What happens when love feels more like performance than partnership? Guest Michelle Spencer explores how early experiences shaped her relationship patterns, how she confused flattery for love, and the powerful process of healing through boundaries, awareness, and real connection. Key Themes: * Recognizing and breaking people-pleasing patterns in relationships * How childhood trauma influences adult attachment styles * The emotional cost of morphing to fit others' lives * Learning to set loving boundaries and reclaim identity * Reframing admiration, validation, and red flags * Dating with awareness, agency, and self-worth * Slowing down the pace of love to build something real * Building relationships that support mutual growth and authenticity For anyone who's ever felt lost in love, and is ready to discover how to do things differently. About Michelle Spencer: As a hypnotist, I get to help others create an easier way to live and love their life, just by changing a few habits. Along with my career, I'm a mother grandmother and business owner for over 30 years. My life is busy just like yours. Learning how to slow down in my head and be calm is one of the biggest learnings I got from hypnosis training. Being a hypnotist has played a big part in keeping my life balanced, and I'm thankful I can share it with others, as their trainer. Learn more about Michelle at https://www.baysidehypnosis.com/. Learn more about how Robbie Spier Miller's coaching, training, consulting and speaking opportunities can help you enhance your personal and business performance here: https://www.hypnosistrainingcanada.com [https://www.hypnosistrainingcanada.com/] https://www.mindlinkconsulting.com [https://www.mindlinkconsulting.com/] Social Media Handles: @hypnosistrainingcanada @robbiespiermiller

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