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Part 3: Beyond People Pleasing: Building a Conscious Relationship That Heals and Grows

Anita Sandoval Season 3 Episode 24

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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 welcome back Shane and Wendy Adamson — a couple who nearly walked away from their marriage, but chose healing, growth, and conscious love instead.

Wendy, a former people pleaser and daughter of a narcissist, and Shane, a seasoned therapist with over 30 years of experience, open up about the real work behind a thriving relationship. From boundary-setting and self-advocacy to the little daily rituals that build emotional intimacy (hello, Two-Minute Miracle 💞), they share the tools that helped transform their connection from codependent to interdependent.

We talk about:

  • How trauma and ADHD impact relationships — and how to navigate them with compassion
  • What it really takes to support your partner’s empowerment (even when it feels scary)
  • How to respond when guilt and emotional manipulation show up
  • The drama triangle — and how to step into maturity and healing love
  • Why evolving as individuals strengthens the team, not weakens it
  • Creating safe space to grow separately and together

If you've ever felt lost in a relationship or afraid that growing into your authentic self would threaten your connection… this conversation is your reminder:
 ✨ Love can grow deeper as you become more of yourself.

🔗 Connect with Shane & Wendy Adamson:

🛑 This is Part 3 of the People Pleasing Recovery Series
🎧 Haven’t listened to Part 1 and 2 yet? Start here:

  • [Part 1: From People Pleaser to Empowered Woman – Wendy’s Story]
  • [Part 2: Rewriting the Narrative – The Healing Journey Within the Relationship]

🔥 CTA (Call to Action):

If this episode moved you, share it with a friend who’s learning to let go of people pleasing and step into empowered love.

📲 Stay connected:

  • Subscribe to the podcast
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  • Join our EmpowerHer Community at www.anitasandoval.com for tools, retreats, and resources to support your journey

Stay grounded. Stay growing. And keep having the conversations that set you free.

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