TWR 343: How Midlife Women Can Overcome Trauma and Thrive with Elyssa Smith

Are you tired of putting everyone else's needs before your own?   In this episode of The Wellness Revolution Podcast, I sit down with Elyssa Smith for a candid conversation about breaking free from people-pleasing patterns and finally putting yourself first.    From understanding the deep connection between perfectionism, procrastination, and people-pleasing to exploring how past trauma shapes our current behaviors, Elyssa shares powerful insights and actionable strategies for reclaiming your life.   Whether you're struggling with mom guilt, trying to find balance as a single mother, or ready to break free from self-sabotaging patterns, this episode offers practical steps and mindset shifts to help you move forward. We dive deep into understanding why we develop these patterns and, more importantly, how to overcome them while maintaining healthy relationships.   Resources Mentioned: Join the FREE Divorced to Dollars Workshop: https://products.ambershaw.com/divorcedtodollars   Watch Why You Procrastinate - and How to Stop it for Good: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ctyqx6trUmo   Higher Infrared Sauna Blanket use code AMBER 15: https://higherdose.com/products/infrared-sauna-blanket   What We Discuss: Top strategies to stop people pleasing How to break free from procrastination The Three P's: Procrastination, People Pleasing, and Perfectionism How to deal with mom guilt Are you teaching your kids to people? Ways to find balance as a single mom Why setting boundaries feels scary (and how to do it anyway)   Key Takeaways: "If you go through life believing that this is just how hard it has to be, you will miss all the helpers that are placed in your life." "Your survival brain treats every stressor like it's a life or death situation."   Find more from Elyssa Smith: Website: https://elyssasmith.com/ Instagram: @elyssacsmith LinkedIn: @elyssasmith Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thestresslesslounge Youtube: @Elyssa-Smith   Find more from Amber: Instagram: @msambershaw TikTok: @msambershaw Website: ambershaw.com  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@msambershaw