<p>Are you constantly walking on eggshells in your relationships? Do you feel like you’re being “too nice,” but still not loved the way you deserve?</p><p>In this powerful episode of <em>Relationship Rescue</em>, I sit down with trauma therapist and bestselling author <strong>Dr. Ingrid Clayton</strong> to explore the hidden emotional patterns that keep us stuck in toxic love cycles—especially when we don’t even realize it’s abuse.</p><p>We dive into:</p><ul><li><p>What the <strong>fawn response</strong> really is (and why so many women mistake it for kindness)</p></li><li><p>The difference between <strong>narcissistic behavior</strong> and plain emotional immaturity</p></li><li><p>How <strong>gaslighting</strong> erodes your self-trust</p></li><li><p>Why survivors often blame themselves—and how to break free from <strong>self-gaslighting</strong></p></li><li><p>What real healing looks like when you’re done losing yourself to please others</p></li></ul><p>Dr. Clayton brings her lived experience and clinical insight to this deep conversation, helping you understand that <strong>people-pleasing is not your personality—it’s a trauma response</strong>.</p><p>If you’ve ever said “I don’t even know who I am anymore,” this episode is for you.</p><p><strong>🔗 </strong>⁠<a href="https://www.ingridclayton.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>Connect</strong></a>⁠<strong> with Dr. Ingrid Clayton</strong></p><p>❤️ Love the show? <a href="patreon.com/ValeryMolone" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠⁠Support us⁠⁠</a> on Patreon and get exclusive Q&amp;As, bonus content, and behind-the-scenes access!</p><p>✨ Don’t forget to rate, review, and follow <em>Relationship Rescue</em>. New episodes drop every Monday!<br /><a href="https://www.coachvalerymolone.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> <strong>Apply to work with me 1:1</strong></a> and learn how to communicate clearly, set healthy boundaries, and finally feel safe being yourself.</p>