People-Pleasing During the Holidays | Live Ask Me Anything + Boundaries & Burnout

People-pleasing tends to peak during the holidays — family expectations, guilt, emotional labor, and burnout all collide at once. In this LIVE Ask Me Anything, Licensed Professional Counselor Anita Sandoval breaks down: What people-pleasing really is (a survival mechanism, not a flaw) Why it shows up more during the holidays How to recognize a true “yes” vs a survival “yes” Why boundaries feel scary — and how to begin setting them What self-care actually looks like for people-pleasers Common questions women ask when healing after failed or emotionally unsafe relationships This conversation is especially for women who feel exhausted from over-giving, struggle with guilt when they say no, or feel like they’ve lost their voice in relationships. ⚠️ IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER This video is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not therapy or mental health counseling and does not replace care from a licensed professional. If you are experiencing distress, please seek support from a qualified mental health provider. 🎙️ FREE COACHING CALL OPPORTUNITY Have a question you want help unpacking? You may submit a question for a chance to receive a free 15–20 minute coaching-style conversation, which may be recorded for the podcast (anonymous if preferred). 📩 Email or 🎤 SpeakPipe link: 👉 https://www.anitasandoval.com/empower... 💜 MORE SUPPORT 🎧 Listen to the EmpowerHer Podcast 👥 Join the EmpowerHer Community 📚 Courses, resources, and tools for women healing from people-pleasing 👉 https://www.anitasandoval.com/empower...