The Psychology Of People Pleasing: A Journey to Empowerment with Anita Sandoval

Join Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat and licensed professional counselor Anita Sandoval in this powerful episode as they unpack the psychology of people-pleasing, its connection to trauma, and the path toward healing and authenticity. This conversation reveals how survival instincts, childhood neglect, and societal expectations can condition us to seek approval at the cost of our truth.Anita shares her deeply personal story of breaking free from abuse, offering practical strategies for setting healthy boundaries, reclaiming your voice, and building relationships rooted in self-respect and resilience. Whether you're someone who constantly puts others first or want to support someone who does, this episode is a guide to becoming empowered through self-awareness and learning to say no without guilt.#PeoplePleasing #MentalHealth #TraumaHealing #Authenticity #Boundaries #SelfAwareness #Relationships #Podcast #AnitaSandoval #DrKasimAlMashat #PauseToElevate📒 Show Notes and Resources 📒You can contact Anita Sandoval by visiting https://www.anitasandoval.com/ or by IG@anita__sandoval📚 Books mentioned that might be of interest: 📚  "Broken Chains: How I Broke the Cycle of Abuse and Neglect and Went from Victim to Survivor" by Anita Sandoval - (Get your copy by visiting https://www.anitasandoval.com/storefront) 🌿 Stay ConnectedJoin our free newsletter for upcoming mindfulness sessions, retreats, programs, resources, and other opportunities:https://centreformindfulness.ca/About Pause to ElevateSubscribe to Pause to Elevate so you don't miss upcoming conversations about mindfulness, psychology, and human flourishing.DisclaimerContent provided by Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat is intended solely for informational and educational purposes and is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Although Dr. Al-Mashat is a Licensed Psychologist in British Columbia, Canada, viewing, listening to, or reading this content does not establish a therapeutic relationship. Please consult an appropriate health professionals regarding your individual circumstances.Full Disclaimer & Privacy:https://centreformindfulness.ca/privacy-policy/If you have an emergency please call 911 or visit the Emergency Dept at your Local Hospital. You can also call the Crisis Centre in your region. If you are in Canada, the number is 1-800-784-2433 (24 hrs/day - 7 days/week). If you are in the United States, you can call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, open 24/7, with free and confidential support for people in distress with prevention and crisis resourc...