Empowering Women In Conversations
by Anita Sandoval
The Women Empowered Podcast is intended for all women who want to learn, grow, and empower themselves. The podcast covers various topics that can help women in their personal and professional lives, such as entrepreneurship, career growth, leadership, self-care, and personal development. It is suitable for women of all ages, backgrounds, and professions who seek inspiration, motivation, and strategies to achieve their goals. Women Empowered podcast will cover a wide range of topics that empower and inspire women. Some possible lessons or insights that might be shared include: Building confidence and self-esteem Wellness and self-care practices Balancing work, family, and personal life The purpose of having a Women Empowered Podcast could be to empower and uplift women by providing a platform for them to share their stories, experiences, and expertise. It could also serve as a source of inspiration and information for
Episodes
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You’re Not Broken—Your Body Adapted: Trauma, Chronic Pain & Bio Coding™ | Hollyanna Vellichor Part 2
What was your biggest Takeaway from this Episode! I would Love to hear from you! What if your chronic pain, fatigue, anxiety, or other symptoms are not signs that your body is broken—but evidence that your body has adapted to what it has experienced? In Part 2 of my conversation with Hollyanna...
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She Chose Herself and Lost Everything: Breaking Free From People-Pleasing and Reclaiming Your Identity | Hollyanna Vellichor
What was your biggest Takeaway from this Episode! I would Love to hear from you! What happens when choosing yourself costs you nearly everything? In Part 1 of this powerful conversation, host Anita Sandoval, MA, LPC-S, sits down with Hollyanna Vellichor, founder of Bio Coding™, to explore what it...
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Why Is It So Hard to Put Yourself First? (And How to Change That) | Part 2
What was your biggest Takeaway from this Episode! I would Love to hear from you! Why Is It So Hard to Put Yourself First? (And How to Change That) | Part 2 You know you're people-pleasing. You know you need boundaries. So why is it still so hard to put yourself first? You rehearse saying NO. You...
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Why You Keep People-Pleasing Even When You Know Better | Part 1
What was your biggest Takeaway from this Episode! I would Love to hear from you! You know you're people-pleasing. You recognize the patterns. You've probably told yourself a hundred times that you're going to stop. So why do you keep doing it? What if people-pleasing isn't simply a bad habit or a...
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Who Are You When You’re No Longer Saving Everyone? Rebuilding Identity & Self-Trust with Janna Holterman | Part 2
What was your biggest Takeaway from this Episode! I would Love to hear from you! Who are you beyond being the wife, caregiver, helper, and person everyone depends on? When you’ve spent years meeting everyone else’s needs, knowing what you want can feel unfamiliar. Where do you begin when the life...
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You Can’t Save Someone by Losing Yourself: Suicide Loss, Caregiver Burnout & People-Pleasing with Janna Holterman | Part 1
What was your biggest Takeaway from this Episode! I would Love to hear from you! What happens when loving and caring for someone slowly causes you to disappear from your own life? In this deeply personal episode of Empowering Women in Conversations, Anita Sandoval, LPC, sits down with Janna...
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Why Do I Feel Guilty Saying No? Breaking the People-Pleasing Cycle with Dr. Lorea Martínez Pérez | Part 2
What was your biggest Takeaway from this Episode! I would Love to hear from you! Why can saying no feel so uncomfortable—even when you know you’re overwhelmed? Why does setting a boundary sometimes leave you feeling guilty, selfish, or responsible for someone else’s disappointment? In Part 2 of…
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Why Am I So Tired? The Hidden Burnout of People-Pleasing with Dr. Lorea Martínez Pérez | Part 1
What was your biggest Takeaway from this Episode! I would Love to hear from you! You’re getting enough sleep. You’re still showing up for work, your family, and everyone who depends on you. From the outside, you may even look like you have everything together. So why are you so tired? In Part 1…
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Why You’ve Lost the Spark: Emotional Safety Comes Before Intimacy | Kameran “Kam” Al-Areqi — Part 2
What was your biggest Takeaway from this Episode! I would Love to hear from you! What if losing the spark in your marriage isn’t actually an intimacy problem? You may still love your partner. You may want the relationship to work. You may even be trying harder than ever—communicating more, doing...
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Are You Fighting for Your Marriage—or Abandoning Yourself? | Kameran “Kam” Al-Areqi — Part 1
What was your biggest Takeaway from this Episode! I would Love to hear from you! Are You Fighting for Your Marriage—or Abandoning Yourself? | Kameran “Kam” Al-Areqi — Part 1 What if trying to keep the peace in your marriage is actually creating more resentment? And what if “fighting for your...
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Stop Waiting to Be Chosen (Part 2): The Confidence Shift That Changes Everything
What was your biggest Takeaway from this Episode! I would Love to hear from you! 🎙 Stop Waiting to Be Chosen (Part 2): The Confidence Shift That Changes Everything | with Julie DeLucca-Collins What if confidence wasn't something you found... ...but something you built? In Part 2 of this…
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Stop Waiting to Be Chosen (Part 1): The Confidence Myth Women Believe
What was your biggest Takeaway from this Episode! I would Love to hear from you! February is often about love and relationships — but it can also surface pressure around being chosen and feeling “enough.” In this episode, I sit down with bestselling author, TEDx speaker, and business strategist...
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If You’re Not Always There: What Happens When Parents Don’t Let Go-Part 3:
What was your biggest Takeaway from this Episode! I would Love to hear from you! In this 🌷 Inspirational Resource — Welcome to Holland A deeply meaningful poem that reframes the unexpected paths of life and parenting with beauty and acceptance: 👉...
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Part Two: When Help Hurts—From Protection to People-Pleasing: The Advocacy Mistake Parents Don’t See.
What was your biggest Takeaway from this Episode! I would Love to hear from you! What if helping your child is actually teaching them to stay quiet, comply, and people-please authority figures? In Part Two of this powerful series, Anita Sandoval, LPC, and Gladys Cortez, LPC-S, unpack the...
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When People-Pleasing Hurts Your Child (Part 1)
What was your biggest Takeaway from this Episode! I would Love to hear from you! In this powerful Part 1 conversation, Empowering Women in Conversations host Anita Sandoval, LPC, is joined by Gladys A. Cortez, MS, LPC-S, RPT, CRC, TF-CBT, EMDR-Trained, to explore the hidden cost of…
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Stop Calling It Love: The 7 Toxic Traps That Keep Women Stuck
What was your biggest Takeaway from this Episode! I would Love to hear from you! 🎙️ Stop Calling It Love: The 7 Toxic Traps That Keep Women Stuck How to Know When to Mend a Relationship — or Walk Away Guest: Kate King, MA, LPC, ATR-BC Licensed Professional Counselor | Board-Certified Art…
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My Love Will Make Them Change: The Most Dangerous Myth for Women
What was your biggest Takeaway from this Episode! I would Love to hear from you! What if the very love you’re giving is the thing keeping you stuck? In this powerful episode of Empowering Women in Conversations, host Anita Sandoval, LPC, sits down with Dr. Eluterio Blanco, Jr., Licensed Chemical...
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How People Pleasing Fuels Eating Disorders (And Why No One Sees It) — with Marnie Davis, LMHC, CEDS
What was your biggest Takeaway from this Episode! I would Love to hear from you! What if your “little food problem” — the restriction, bingeing, or rigid food rules — is actually your nervous system trying to survive? In this powerful conversation, I’m joined by Marnie Davis, LMHC, Certified…
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People Pleasing and Women’s Gut Problems: The Real Cause (with Dr. Scott Rower, PhD)
What was your biggest Takeaway from this Episode! I would Love to hear from you! Why are so many women struggling with reflux, IBS, bloating, and chronic stomach pain—despite changing diets, taking supplements, and doing “all the right things”? In this powerful episode, Dr. Scott Rower,...
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Stop Healing Wrong: Why Mindfulness, Not Hustle, Ends Toxic Cycles — with Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat
What was your biggest Takeaway from this Episode! I would Love to hear from you! STOP HEALING WRONG: Why Mindfulness, Not Hustle, Ends Toxic Cycles with Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat If you’ve been trying to heal by doing more—reading more, achieving more, fixing more—this episode will feel like a breath…
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Now That the Mask Is Off: Navigating Love, Boundaries & Burnout as Neurodivergent Adults
What was your biggest Takeaway from this Episode! I would Love to hear from you! Now That the Mask Is Off: Navigating Love, Boundaries & Burnout as Neurodivergent Adults (Part 2 w/ Eric Tivers) What if taking the mask off isn’t the end—but the beginning of finding love, belonging, and peace as…
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Unmasking the People Pleaser: How ADHD and AuDHD Shape Relationship Struggles
What was your biggest Takeaway from this Episode! I would Love to hear from you! Unmasking the People Pleaser: How ADHD and AuDHD Shape Relationship Struggles with Eric Tivers, LCSW – Founder of ADHD reWired What if your people-pleasing isn’t weakness—what if it’s masking? In this deeply honest…
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Extended Cut: ADHD, Autism, and Why Different Brains Win — The After Show
What was your biggest Takeaway from this Episode! I would Love to hear from you! What if the very things you’ve been told are weaknesses… were actually the reasons different brains win in business and life? This 13-minute After Show episode goes deeper into the gifts of neurodivergent brains....
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Fixing What Isn’t Broken: People Pleasing, ADHD, Autism, and the Gift of Difference with Christine Molina, LCSW
What was your biggest Takeaway from this Episode! I would Love to hear from you! Fixing What Isn’t Broken: People Pleasing, ADHD, Autism, and the Gift of Difference with Christine Molina, LCSW Have you ever felt like you’re broken because you struggle with people pleasing, ADHD, or Autism? In…
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Running on Empty: How to Reclaim Your Energy and Stop People-Pleasing
What was your biggest Takeaway from this Episode! I would Love to hear from you! The Lie of Self-Sacrifice: Why Women Are Taught to Burn Out Are you constantly giving but still feel empty at the end of the day? You're not alone—and it’s not your fault. In this powerful episode, Anita Sandoval…
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Part 3: Beyond People Pleasing: Building a Conscious Relationship That Heals and Grows
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…
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From People Pleaser to Empowered Woman: Wendy’s Story of Healing & Growth: Part 2
What was your biggest Takeaway from this Episode! I would Love to hear from you! From People Pleaser to Empowered Woman: Wendy’s Story of Healing & Growth Series: Empowered & Unfiltered (Part 2 of 3) Guest: Wendy Adamson | Luxury Portrait Photographer & Empowerment Advocate Episode Description:...
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Healing the Pleaser Wound: Rebuilding Self-Worth After a Toxic Relationship: Part 1
What was your biggest Takeaway from this Episode! I would Love to hear from you! Empowered & Unfiltered: A 3-Part Series on Healing, Empowerment, and Real Connection Guest: Shane Adamson, LCSW, CSAT, CCPS What happens when a people pleaser finally decides she’s worthy of more? In this honest and...
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The 12 Steps to Reclaim Your Power and Stop People Pleasing
What was your biggest Takeaway from this Episode! I would Love to hear from you! In this episode of Empowering Women in Conversations, we walk through a powerful 12-step framework designed specifically for people pleasers who are ready to stop the cycle and start showing up for themselves—without...
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From Anxiety to Empowerment: CBT Strategies for Women in Toxic Relationship Patterns
What was your biggest Takeaway from this Episode! I would Love to hear from you! 🚨 Are you tired of feeling stuck in the cycle of people-pleasing, overthinking, and relationship anxiety? You're not alone. Many women struggle with breaking free from toxic patterns that keep them trapped in...
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Breaking Free From People Pleasing During the Holidays
What was your biggest Takeaway from this Episode! I would Love to hear from you! The holiday season is here, and while it’s a time for joy and celebration, it can also be overwhelming—especially for women who struggle with people-pleasing. In this episode of Empowering Women in Conversations…
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Breaking Free: Unmasking Narcissistic Abuse and Empowering the People Pleaser Within
What was your biggest Takeaway from this Episode! I would Love to hear from you! Episode Highlights: Understanding Narcissistic Abuse: Definition and insights into how narcissists use coercion, power, and control in relationships. The People Pleaser's Plight: Examining why people pleasers become...
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The Journey To Empowerment After Betrayal
What was your biggest Takeaway from this Episode! I would Love to hear from you! In this episode, we feature Kate Conwell, the founder of Journey Beyond Betrayal, who shares her personal journey of forgiveness and resilience after facing infidelity in her marriage. Discover how Kate turned her…
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Unmasking Manipulators and Becoming a Woman Empowered!
What was your biggest Takeaway from this Episode! I would Love to hear from you! Start creating awareness on Unmasking Manipulators and Becoming a Woman Empowered! Some Top Self-Defeating Thoughts of Women who lack Empowering Attributes which lead to being susceptible in unhealthy situations are…
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The Stress of Finding Mr. Right and Getting Rid of Mr. Wrong
What was your biggest Takeaway from this Episode! I would Love to hear from you! Start creating awareness on the situations that increase Stress in Relationships: Some common situations that increase stress in relationships are when one or the other person says: Do not want to be intimate with me...
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The Stress of Abandonment Issues Affecting Relationships
What was your biggest Takeaway from this Episode! I would Love to hear from you! Stop Sacrificing your Boundaries to Avoid Abandonment Some common symptoms causing stress in Relationships due to issues of Abandonment are when your: Inner Neediness can lead to you lowering your standards Personal...
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Overcoming the Neediness and Clinginess in Relationships
What was your biggest Takeaway from this Episode! I would Love to hear from you! Who becomes overly needy and clingy in order to avoid abandonment? Fear of abandonment and rejection in terms of clinginess/neediness in relationships are shown in two common ways: When you choose the most…
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Overcoming the Fear of Rejection and Pain of Abandonment
What was your biggest Takeaway from this Episode! I would Love to hear from you! Overcoming the Fear of Rejection and Pain of Abandonment What fuels the fear of rejection and pain of abandonment? What are the habits that keep the fear of rejection and abandonment present? This episode is the…
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How to Align Your Decisions and Behaviors With Your Values
What was your biggest Takeaway from this Episode! I would Love to hear from you! Our values reflect what we find meaningful in life. They are what you care about, deep down, and what you consider to be important. Everybody’s values are different, and they can change over time. They reflect how…
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How to Know Your Values
What was your biggest Takeaway from this Episode! I would Love to hear from you! The one life lesson that changed my life was.... Being aware of my values, to make value based decisions and be aligned with who I am. Clarifying my values as a top priority shifted many things in my life.…
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Normalizing Conflicts to Decrease the Habit of People Pleasing Part 4
What was your biggest Takeaway from this Episode! I would Love to hear from you! In today's episode (People Pleasing and Appeasing Part 4) How To Increase your conflict resolution skills by Normalizing conflicts and decreasing the habit of people pleasing and appeasing. You will learn on: Looking...
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How to Set Loving Limits/Boundaries instead of People Pleasing and Appeasing Part 3
What was your biggest Takeaway from this Episode! I would Love to hear from you! In today's episode (People Pleasing and Appeasing Part 3) You will learn tips and strategies on How To Set Loving Limits/Boundaries Expect to have some awareness and continue learning, growing, and changing from…
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How to Stop Yourself From the Quick Reflex of Pleasing and Appeasing Part 2
What was your biggest Takeaway from this Episode! I would Love to hear from you! In today's episode (People Pleasing and Appeasing Part 2) you will learn the techniques on how to stop yourself from the Quick Reflex on people pleasing and appeasing. Expect to have some insights and connections on...
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People Pleasing and Appeasing Part 1
What was your biggest Takeaway from this Episode! I would Love to hear from you! In today's episode you will learn the details on people pleasing and appeasing. How to be empowered and say a true YES and NO with ease and confidence. You will gain a better understanding on what triggers please and...
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Holiday Stress and Grief (Bonus Episode)
What was your biggest Takeaway from this Episode! I would Love to hear from you! In today's episode I will be covering the differences of stress and grief. I will give you some quick tips on how to alleviate some of the holiday stress and grief and the different ways that people may be grieving.…
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How To Handle and Manage Stress
What was your biggest Takeaway from this Episode! I would Love to hear from you! In this Episode you will gain insight on several takeaways for some much needed relaxation and relief within these times. Topics on stress and the Pandemic (Endemic is what I call it now). In my interview with…
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Pride Month! "Bringing in to My Life Conversations with the People that Matter the Most."
What was your biggest Takeaway from this Episode! I would Love to hear from you! Pride Month! This episode will help bring awareness to the importance and representation of the LGBT Community. Understanding the importance of community resources. In addition, new strategies in communication to...
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Take Action! When Fear gets in the way of a Conversation
What was your biggest Takeaway from this Episode! I would Love to hear from you! "The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear." --Nelson Mandela The greatest challenges that get in the way is sometimes in the mind. In today's episode we have our very first...
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Welcome to Coversations that Work!
What was your biggest Takeaway from this Episode! I would Love to hear from you! 001 - Let's start the conversation! Making Challenging Conversations Easy! I hope you enjoyed the first episode as we continue to have those much needed challenging day to day conversations and make them easy for you...
About this show
The Women Empowered Podcast is intended for all women who want to learn, grow, and empower themselves. The podcast covers various topics that can help women in their personal and professional lives, such as entrepreneurship, career growth, leadership, self-care, and personal development. It is suitable for women of all ages, backgrounds, and professions who seek inspiration, motivation, and strategies to achieve their goals.
Women Empowered podcast will cover a wide range of topics that empower and inspire women. Some possible lessons or insights that might be shared include:
Building confidence and self-esteem
Wellness and self-care practices
Balancing work, family, and personal life
The purpose of having a Women Empowered Podcast could be to empower and uplift women by providing a platform for them to share their stories, experiences, and expertise. It could also serve as a source of inspiration and information for
Hosted by
Anita Sandoval