Ep. 8: Overcoming Self-Abandonment, From People-Pleasing to Self-Loyalty

In this episode of The Low & Slow Podcast, hosts Crystal & Laken dive into a pattern almost every woman knows too well — self-abandonment. The moments where you silence your needs, override your intuition, say yes when you mean no, or shape-shift into who you think you’re supposed to be.They unpack why women learn these behaviors, how people-pleasing becomes a survival strategy, and the subtle ways self-abandonment erodes authenticity, boundaries, and emotional well-being.Through real conversation, somatic awareness, and their signature Low & Slow approach, Crystal & Laken show listeners how to notice the pattern, create space before reacting, and normalize the process of rebuilding self-loyalty one choice at a time.This episode is equal parts compassion and clarity — a gentle call-in toward remembering that you matter too, and your needs aren’t negotiable.✨ Self-abandonment might be familiar… but self-loyalty is your birthright.Tune in if you’re ready to:Identify your people-pleasing patternsUnderstand the root of self-abandonmentBuild self-awareness and body cues around “the freeze”Normalize saying no (without apologizing)Make choices from grounded presence, not panicBreak the resentment cycle created by over-givingPractice vulnerability and authentic self-expressionBuild evidence for self-trust and self-loyaltyFollow along, tune in, and let’s get into your next mindset shift!It means the world to us if you would rate, like, save, share, and most importantly hit that subscribe button! And if something you heard today hit home for you, share it with your homegirls. There is plenty of room at our table.Check out a retreat we are hosting 2026 — Peace.Play.Love Retreat Deets: https://offers.thatgirlmagic.co/ppl-retreatFollow us on IG: @[email protected]@coachlakenWebsite: www.thatgirlmagic.co Ways to work with us: Book a Connection CallConnection Call - Crystalhttps://links.ivorey.io/widget/bookings/crFollow along, tune in, and let’s get into your next mindset shift!It means the world to us if you would rate, like, save, share, and most importantly hit that subscribe button! And if something you heard today hit home for you, share it with your world. There is plenty of room at our table.She looks like she has it together.But inside, she’s tired of being the strong one.Peace. Play. Love. is for her.A retreat where the armor comes off,the nervous system softens,and self-trust becomes the loudest voice in the room.June 2026.This is your pause and your pivot.Check out our Women’s Retreat we are hosting —The Peace.Play.Love Retreat Deets: https://offers.thatgirlmagic.co/ppl-retreatRequest A Remix! If you’re stuck or in a situation you want a new lens on, submit your dilemma anonymously below for a mindset remix from us on a future podcast episode!Follow us on IG: @thatgirlmagic.co - @i.am.crystal.clear - @coachlakenwww.thatgirlmagic.co Ways to work with us: Book With Crystal - Book With Laken